Internship Overview
At Stryker, we believe 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 exceed performance objectives.
- Customer-oriented achievers: Individuals with a strong 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 will support work across several key operational areas:
- Supply Chain Operations: Gain exposure to processes supporting efficient material movement across production scheduling, receiving inspection, distribution, logistics, warehouse operations, and inventory control.
- Material Planning: Help build visibility between Supply Planning and Global Procurement by understanding incoming materials, site needs, and proactive material readiness.
- End-to-End Material Flow Visibility: Analyze and track material flow from Supply Planning and Procurement through receipt, scheduling, kitting, and shipping.
- Process Improvement: Identify gaps, analyze root causes, and recommend improvements that strengthen visibility, accountability, and operational execution.
Majors Targeted
Supply Chain Management, Industrial 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 after the internship.
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring 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 includes a $20 minimum to $35 maximum hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location.