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VS&A Supply Chain Intern 2027 internship

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Tell me about a school project or job where you had to dig into a messy set of data and figure out what it actually meant.

whether the candidate has any real experience turning raw data into a usable conclusion, not just running formulas

Tell me about a time you had to interview someone or gather information from a person who knew more about a subject than you did.

ability to extract requirements from subject-matter experts respectfully and effectively

Describe a time you had to explain something technical or data-heavy to someone who wasn't familiar with the details.

ability to translate analysis into plain language for leadership, which the role explicitly requires

Tell me about a group project where people had different opinions on how to move forward. How did you help get everyone aligned?

collaboration and conflict navigation across different personalities and priorities

What's an example of a presentation or written summary you've put together, and how did you decide what to include versus leave out?

organizational and communication skill in condensing information for an audience

How do you usually keep yourself organized when you're juggling more than one assignment or deadline at once?

basic time management and reliability expected of an intern handling multiple leadership requests

Why supply chain, and why does an internship here at Motorola Solutions interest you specifically?

genuine motivation and whether they understand what this team actually does versus a generic interest in business

Technical

Have you used Excel or another tool to look for the root cause of a problem, and what did that process look like step by step?

basic analytical rigor and familiarity with root-cause thinking, not just surface-level reporting

Have you worked with Oracle, SAP, or any other ERP system, and what did you use it for?

whether they have any exposure to enterprise systems, which is a stated preference but not a hard requirement

Situational

Walk me through how you would approach an ad hoc analysis request from a supply chain leader if you were only given a vague question and a spreadsheet.

comfort with ambiguity and whether they know to clarify scope before diving in

If you noticed a step in a process seemed inefficient but the team had always done it that way, how would you bring that up?

tact and initiative when suggesting process changes without stepping on toes

If you were asked to document business requirements for a new tool but the people you interviewed gave you conflicting answers, what would you do?

how they handle conflicting stakeholder input and whether they know to go back and reconcile it

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The Supply Chain organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. Our purpose is to deliver exceptional value and customer experience through agility, speed, and collaboration. We plan what products and services are needed, source efficiently and ethically from a diverse supply base, launch new products, make and deliver solutions on time, and exceed customer expectations through outstanding quality, service, and support. We are designed to bring value, lead technology innovation, and provide Motorola Solutions a competitive advantage on revenue, cost, cash, and delivery. Job Description Join our Video Delivery Management team as a VS&A Supply Chain Intern based in Chicago. This internship is open to all qualified applicants—including out-of-town students—currently enrolled in a college program with a focus on general business or supply chain. In this role, you will work directly with Supply Chain leadership to conduct ad hoc analysis, evaluate business processes for improvement opportunities, gather requirement documentation, and communicate progress and business value across teams. In this role you will: • Perform ad hoc analysis as directed by Supply Chain leadership • Communicate with leadership and peers, including team progress, business value, presentations • Identify improvement opportunities and evaluate current business processes to provide recommendations for process improvements or changes. • Collect data to identify root-cause of problems.  • Gather business requirements through interviewing subject-matter experts and documenting business requirements for solutions analysis, development, and user onboarding. Additional Qualified Skills: • Excellent communication skills verbal and written • Knowledge of Oracle or other ERP software preferred • Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.   • Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process required. Basic Requirements • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field with a graduation date no late then Dec. 2030. Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Intern EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.  We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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