Internship - Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This position is for a 12 month internship in our Supply Chain area for students pursuing a bachelor's degree.

This internship will be 40 hours/week during the summer and 10-20 hours/week onsite during the semester. All interns must be ONSITE in Lafayette Indiana.

Our Supply Chain Interns analyze and maintain assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Leads project management of process improvement, process development, and process execution for Supply Chain teams

What You Have – Skills and Experience:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities 

• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner. 

• Fundamental understanding of business process designs, engineering for a manufacturing environment, supplier relationship management concepts, and logistics and supply chain management 

• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment  

• Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and values​ 

Degree Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/ Industrial, other relevant Engineering degree

Other Requirements:

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 scale (no rounding) at current institution.

• Experience with data gathering and analysis using SQL and Excel.

• Experience creating dashboards in PowerBI is preferred.

Additional Info:

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application

• Start date: Please note, start date for this position will be Summer 2026

• All rotations within this program will be located at the Lafayette, Indiana facility

• Relocation is NOT available for this position

• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

What You Will Get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

• You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)

• The Power of Everyone: At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly Rate:

An intern's ho