Supply Chain Rotating Intern, Summer 2027

Internship Summary

The Supply Chain Intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of supply chain operations, including warehouse management, ocean freight exports, and vendor performance tracking. This role provides exposure to the logistics function at Kuraray America, Inc., with active involvement in bidding processes, contract evaluations, and network optimization initiatives. The intern will also support the U.S. Product Management team by monitoring inventory across multiple warehouses and developing automated reporting tools using Power BI. Through research and analysis, the intern will identify business challenges and contribute practical solutions, building a strong foundation in logistics and supply chain strategy.

The Supply Chain Intern will rotate through core supply chain functions during their internship: logistics operations, procurement, and product management for the PVOH business unit. Opportunities will include learning about the various roles and functions within supply chain, exposure to a variety of experienced supply chain professionals, and working with team members to accomplish function-specific tasks and meet project deadlines. Assignments will be driven by current business needs at the time of internship. The intern position will lay the groundwork for future careers by gaining real-world experience in support of Kuraray's supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn the business of the logistics industry and participate in warehouse optimization activities
• Introduction to the logistics procurement function with a focus on data analytics and supplier and contract analysis
• Support the U.S. Product Management team with various tasks and projects to ensure the availability, as well as the accuracy, of inventory for products sold to the market
• Identify various business issues and provide solutions via research

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a B.S., B.A, or graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or relevant degree
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
• Above average computer skills (Excel, MS SharePoint, Power BI)
• Ability to communicate and gather input from various sources
• Ability to plan and organize work and document progress clearly and concisely
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

Additional Information

• Housing will not be provided for the internship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.