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Supply Chain/Inventory Management Intern - Summer 2027

Medline · Northbrook, IL · $23.25–$33.75 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a project where you improved a process, even a small one.

What they are checking: Whether they notice inefficiency and act on it, which is the heart of this internship.

Tell me about a time you had to present data to someone more senior than you.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings clearly and confidently to leaders.

Tell me about a team project where someone wasn't pulling their weight. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle team friction directly and keep the project on track.

Why supply chain, and what about Medline's business interests you?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is specific enough to suggest they would return after the internship.

What would you do

A senior manager gives you a big, vague project on your first week. How do you get started?

What they are checking: Whether they ask good scoping questions and set check-ins rather than guessing for weeks.

You find that the system's inventory numbers don't match what's on the shelf. What would you look into?

What they are checking: Whether they think about root causes like transaction errors and timing rather than just adjusting the number.

How would you measure whether a process change you made actually helped?

What they are checking: Whether they think about baselines and metrics before claiming success.

About the work

What do you think inventory management means for a company that supplies hospitals?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that running out of product can affect patient care, while too much ties up cash.

How comfortable are you in Excel? Tell me about the most complex thing you've done in it.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle inventory data analysis from the start of a ten-week project.

What's safety stock, and what would make you raise or lower it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic tradeoff between demand variability, lead time and service level.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary With more than 50 years of consecutive growth, we’ve built a dynamic workplace where over 45,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and contribute to our entrepreneurial culture. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our team. Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem-solvers who move fast, move mountains, and succeed together. A Medline internship provides real-world, hands-on experience where you can make a true impact. Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of their roles. Beyond the work itself, the summer experience includes enriching opportunities such as social and networking events, leadership presentations, community service activities, and more. Through meaningful work and professional development experiences, you’ll build a tangible skillset that helps set you apart from your peers. Our internships span a variety of business areas and are open to rising seniors in undergraduate programs. Designed to support both personal and professional growth, the 10-week summer program runs from early June through mid-August in one of our four corporate offices in the Chicagoland area. An Inventory Management Supply Chain Intern at Medline will work directly with senior level managers on process improvement and business system projects across all aspects of the supply chain. The scope of work includes optimization of supply and demand planning, inventory deployment strategies, stocking policies, and other projects to meet company objectives on service levels, inventory targets, and expense reduction. The intern will be responsible for extracting data, reporting, and converting data into information to make decisions off of. All intern projects are tied directly to the department’s strategic initiatives, ensuring true positive impact that will be integrated into the teams beyond completion of the internship. Job Description Examples of possible projects include: • Analysis on impact of expanding or contracting warehouse network for certain product categories • Automation of vendor lead time review and maintenance procedures • Build a forecast and production schedule for the different products or components • Simulation of different stocking strategies and running different scenarios recommend the lowest total cost option • Root cause analysis of backordered or surplus products to recommend process improvements • Optimization of inventory deployment and balancing processes to achieve better outcomes with less manual effort • Develop reports to detect outliers and potential issues before they impact the system Qualifications: • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering (Industrial preferred) • Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred • Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills • Excellent organization, communication, data analysis and follow up skills (Project management experience preferred) • Proficient in Microsoft Office products • Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles is a plus (Six Sigma, PMP, CPIM) • Knowledge of data and visualization applications (Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, TDV, KNIME, SAP, Business Objects) is a plus • Unrestricted permanent US work authorization 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: $23.25 - $33.75 Hourly 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.