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Supply Chain Intern

CompanyThermo Fisher Scientific
LocationPittsburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support supply chain and demand planning activities by analyzing performance metrics and identifying process improvement opportunities. They will work cross-functionally to support key customers and initiatives through data-driven insights and collaborative planning.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $29
Company Size
95987
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
About the Role

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Why Join Us?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our internship program is designed to be a strategic pipeline for future leadership talent. Interns who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership potential, and alignment with our values will be considered for full-time opportunities during their internship with us to begin post-graduation. These opportunities include potential placement into one of our Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) or other early career roles across the organization.

As a global company with opportunities spanning multiple businesses, functions, and locations, applicants are required to be geographically flexible and mobile for both their internship assignment and potential future employment opportunities. Potential placement into internship, LDP, or full-time roles is based on business needs and organizational priorities at the time of selection. Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and a requirement of the position.

Strategic Business Impact
Our internships are 10-week positions and students have the option to join us on either May 24, 2027 or June 14, 2027. All projects will have significant strategic and/or operating importance to the business to which they are assigned.

The Supply Chain Intern will support customer supply chain and demand planning activities focused on improving service, visibility, and operational performance. The intern will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Commercial, Operations, and other business partners to analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and support key customers and initiatives.


Key responsibilities may include:

  • Analyze supply chain performance metrics, including customer service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory, backorders, and other key performance indicators.
  • Support customer demand and supply planning through trend analysis, gap identification, and assessment of potential risks and opportunities.
  • Participate in collaborative planning activities with internal stakeholders and customers, as appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes, reporting, and workflows.
  • Support root-cause analysis of supply chain and customer service performance issues and assist in developing corrective actions.
  • Utilize analytical and productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ChatGPT to analyze data, develop insights, support reporting and visualization, and drive process improvement activities.


Compensation & Relocation
Our Undergraduate internships offer an hourly rate between $18.50 - $28.75 dependent upon the role type and location you are supporting (aligned to respective cost-of-living guidelines). If eligible, a relocation stipend is offered in the amount of $5,000. Students must be located 50+ miles away from the physical location of the internship to be eligible for the relocation stipend. Please note that interns are required to have a reliable mode of transportation to and from their assigned work location for the duration of their internship.

What We Look For
Academic Background & Work Experience:
• Undergraduate student completing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics / Data Science, Business Administration, Logistics or related field between December 2027 – June 2028.
• Previous related internships and / or work experience totaling 1+ years experience required.

Leadership Profile:
• Proven leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, Greek life, community service, volunteer organizations, campus programs, military service, or other leadership roles.
• A track record of influencing others, leading initiatives, driving results, and creating positive impact within teams and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and solve complex problems.
• Evidence of grit, resilience, and perseverance when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing priorities.
• Strong learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Geographic mobility and flexibility required to pursue internship and future career opportunities in locations aligned with business needs.
• Onsite and in-office work is an essential function of this role and is required throughout the program and in future placements to support collaboration across businesses, functions, and locations.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status. Thermo Fisher does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, H-1, OPT, and CPT Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience.

Key Skills
Supply chain managementDemand planningData analysisMicrosoft ExcelPower BIChatGPTTrend analysisPerformance metricsInventory managementRoot-cause analysisProcess improvementReportingVisualizationCommunicationEmotional intelligenceProblem solving
Categories
LogisticsData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipManufacturing
Benefits
Relocation stipend