Summer 2027 Supply Chain Internship

What You Get Out of the Internship

At Stryker, developing the next generation of talent is as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to mentoring leaders, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced, growing industry.
• Implement new ideas, face constant challenges, and develop your skills.
• Network with key stakeholders and business leaders.
• Be part of an innovative team and culture.
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them clearly.

Who We Want

Challengers: People who seek out hard projects and find the right solutions.

Teammates: Partners who listen, share thoughts, and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers: Relationship-savvy people who intentionally connect with internal and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers: Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude.

Game changers: Persistent interns who live out Stryker's mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Supply Chain intern, you may be placed in one of the following teams, supporting projects that improve efficiency, cost, and customer service across 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 analyzing timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools.

Majors Targeted

Supply Chain Management, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Business Administration, or 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.