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Supply Chain / Procurement Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyDexKo Global Inc
LocationLisle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Supply Chain Intern will assist the Procurement team with various Supply Chain projects, including collecting and analyzing technical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The intern will also assist in supplier research and perform make vs. buy analysis.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1726
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Serving the industry for over 65 years, Dexter has earned a reputation as a trusted brand serving the utility trailer, recreational vehicle, marine, heavy-duty, agricultural, and specialty equipment manufacturers and distribution centers. Together, we are the industry’s leading supplier of trailer parts and accessories. Dexter® operates manufacturing facilities in California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah in the U.S. as well as Ingersoll, ON in Canada. Dexter operates over 50 company-owned distribution branches nationwide with thousands of trailer parts and accessories in stock, servicing trailer manufacturers, dealers and service centers. Dexter is owned by DexKo Global, which was formed in 2015 by combining Dexter and AL-KO VT. This combination created a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear components and systems, with over 130 years of trailer and caravan componentry experience.  DexKo Global is managed out of Novi, Michigan, by a strategic staff focused on leveraging the resources of the combined companies. With enhanced scale, operating leverage, capital efficiencies, and diversity,  DexKo delivers market leadership in product development and innovation, as well as exceptional customer service, increased manufacturing flexibility, and great efficiency through global sourcing.
About the Role

Supply Chain / Procurement Intern - Summer 2026

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Supply Chain / Procurement Intern at our manufacturing facility located in Elkhart, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supply Chain Intern is responsible for assisting the Dexter Procurement team with Supply Chain projects.

As a Supply Chain/Procurement Intern, you will be working on robust, hands-on projects.  Potential projects may include, but not limited to:

  • Collecting, organizing, and analyzing large volumes of technical data from various sources
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, project managers, production managers to understand data requirements and provide technical support
  • Assist in supplier research for various commodities and generate RFQs
  • Performing make vs. buy analysis decisions
  • Project Management

 

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:

  • Excellent sense of ethics and accountability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong organizational, time management, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on experience in project management

EDUCATION

You must be actively enrolled an accredited university working towards a bachelors or masters degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business or related area of study.

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.





Key Skills
Analytical SkillsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTime ManagementProblem SolvingCollaborationData AnalysisSupplier Research
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsEngineeringConsultingAdministrative