Summer 2027 Internship, Supply Chain
Stryker
About the Internship
At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare.
What You Will Do
- Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting.
- Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills.
- Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business.
- Be a part of an innovative team and culture.
- Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format.
Opportunities Available
As a Supply Chain intern, you may be placed in one of the following teams, where you will support projects that improve efficiency, cost, and customer service across our global operations:
- Purchasing: Partner with suppliers to procure raw materials at the right quality, price, and timing. Contribute to inventory target planning throughout the product lifecycle.
- Business Planning: Help schedule production to balance cost efficiency with customer demand. Support communication between Operations and Marketing regarding inventory projections.
- Distribution: Support the monthly Executive Demand Review and assist with demand planning discussions. Use data analytics to improve decision-making and partner cross-functionally on Integrated Business Planning projects.
- Demand Planning: Help guide revenue forecasting, align inventory with changing demand, and improve customer service levels and profitability for product lines.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM): Contribute to business strategy by analyzing product portfolios, supporting lifecycle processes, and promoting cross-functional collaboration for cost efficiency and alignment.
- Project Management Office (PMO): Support active product development projects by contributing to analysis of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools.
Majors Targeted
- Supply Chain Management
- Industrial & Operations Engineering
- Business Administration
- Related majors
What You Need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- $20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage
- Sign-on bonus
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.