Intern - Supply Chain (Summer 2027)

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate:

OVERVIEW

For the Supply Chain Intern, we are searching for someone who is interested in warehouse inventory control, people leadership, and has a passion for process improvement. The Supply Chain Intern would be involved with daily receipts of material, ensuring material is brought to the manufacturing floor to meet customer needs, and overseeing product shipment. The intern will also assist with daily procurement, inventory, and material management. This role will also support the execution of daily receipts, outbound shipments, inventory control, and material deployment based on customer needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day-to-day administrative activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Serve as a point of contact for escalated inquiries and issues, resolving them in a timely manner.

• Participate in internal and external audit activities.

• Lead teams with a focus on development, evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring employees receive the necessary coaching to reach their full potential.

• Help identify challenges in current processes and drive process improvements using LEAN principles.

• Identify cost-saving and lead time reduction opportunities.

• Drive productivity, efficiency, and inventory accuracy by managing warehouse metric goals.

• Assure that product and process quality is compliant with internal, industry, and customer quality standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field for the entire duration of the internship.

• Knowledge of lean and six sigma concepts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Junior level status.

• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.