Supply Chain Internship

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Intern to join our team. This internship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain operations, procurement, inventory management, and logistics within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing activities, including preparing purchase orders and communicating with suppliers.
• Support inventory management by performing cycle counts, tracking material movement, and helping maintain accurate records.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, variances, or improvement opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and logs to support supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams on daily tasks.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or a related field. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA  2.8 or higher.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Knowledge of inventory control concepts (FIFO, cycle counting, safety stock).
• Basic understanding of sourcing or logistics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in a real-world supply chain environment.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to develop skills in procurement, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration within operations.
• Potential for future employment opportunities upon successful completion.

Students from locations outside of the United States must be employed by Continental in their home country or actively enrolled in a Continental sponsored international intern program to be considered for an internship in the United States. The Company does not sponsor visas for international interns.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

 

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