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Intern - Supply Chain (Summer 2027)

Plexus · Buffalo Grove, IL · $22.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up fast, since a summer internship moves quickly.

Tell me about a team project where you took the lead on organizing the work.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate people and tasks, a skill used daily in supply chain roles.

How do you handle feedback that your work needs to be redone?

What they are checking: Whether they take correction well and learn from it, which matters most for an intern.

What part of supply chain interests you most, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they've thought about the field and can say what draws them to it.

What would you do

A production supervisor asks you where a missing part is, and you don't know. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they're honest about what they don't know and find the answer instead of guessing.

You're asked to analyze why deliveries from a supplier are often late. How would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they would gather data and talk to the people involved before drawing conclusions.

About the work

What do you think happens in a manufacturer's supply chain between a customer placing an order and the product shipping?

What they are checking: Whether they have a basic picture of planning, buying, receiving, building and shipping, and how they connect.

How comfortable are you with Excel? Tell me about something you built or analyzed with it.

What they are checking: Whether they have the data skills most supply chain intern projects depend on.

Why might a part that costs only a few cents stop an entire production line?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that every component matters, which explains why shortages are taken so seriously.

What does inventory cost a company even when it's just sitting on a shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they understand carrying costs and risk, which shape many supply chain decisions.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

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: $22 - $24/hr. 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 GHQ.TA@plexus.com . 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.

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