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MBA Intern, Inventory Management - Summer 2027

Medline · Northbrook, IL · $92,000–$138,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an analysis you did that changed how a team made decisions.

What they are checking: Whether their work leads to action, which this internship is built around.

Tell me about a time you had to present a recommendation to someone more senior who was skeptical.

What they are checking: Whether they can stand behind their analysis and handle pushback calmly.

Why inventory management, and what do you hope to take from this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in operations and supply chain as a career path.

What would you do

A supplier's lead time suddenly doubles on a key item. What would you analyze and recommend?

What they are checking: Whether they can react to supply disruption with clear analysis and options.

You find an error in a report that leadership already used. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise mistakes quickly and honestly even when it is uncomfortable.

About the work

How would you decide the right safety stock level for a medical product with unpredictable demand?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how service level, lead time and demand variability drive inventory decisions.

Hospitals cannot run out of critical supplies, but excess inventory ties up cash. How do you think about that tradeoff?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance service and cost in a healthcare setting where stockouts affect patients.

What data would you want to find slow-moving or obsolete inventory across many distribution centers?

What they are checking: Whether they know which signals point to excess stock and how to act on them.

How comfortable are you with Excel, SQL or other tools for analyzing large data sets?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the volume of inventory data a national distributor produces.

How would you measure whether a new inventory policy worked?

What they are checking: Whether they define success measures before a change instead of after.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and our customers rely on us for solutions backed by smart, data-driven thinking. Medline’s MBA Internship Program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully while developing the analytical and leadership skills needed to grow their careers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This 12-week summer internship is designed to immerse professionals within our Inventory Management organization, tasked with analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations that influence key business decisions. Interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, participate in professional development sessions, and build lasting connections through curated networking opportunities. With over 50 years of consecutive growth, Medline has more than 43,000 employees worldwide and business in over 125 countries. Recently named one of the nation’s "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” we have a state-of-the-art headquarters in Northfield, IL, and a dynamic city office at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. We are proud to offer opportunities for those who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact. Job Description Internship Responsibilities: Intern responsibilities will vary based on functional placement, but typical responsibilities include: • Translate customer, market, product, and business insights into clear, actionable recommendations. • Deliver a meaningful project that influences product strategy, portfolio decisions, commercialization, or business performance • Develop processes to govern and validate supply chain relevant data. Build KPIs to track their impact • Analyze and manage inputs to supply chain systems to optimize service and financial supply chain metrics. • Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems • Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings Qualifications: • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (MBA, M.S., etc.) • 3+ years of professional business experience in a relevant field • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience • Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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