Lincoln Electric · 16 hours ago
Supply Chain Summer 2026 Internship (Euclid, Oh)
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions. They are seeking bright, driven individuals for their Supply Chain Internship, where participants will gain hands-on experience and apply academic knowledge to meaningful projects in advanced manufacturing and supply chain management.
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Responsibilities
Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and lead time improvements
Identify root causes for why products are delivered to the wrong building and work with strategic sourcing owners to make corrective actions
Collaborate with operations teams to enhance material staging and replenishment processes on the production floor
Identify packaging improvements to reduce costs and support sustainability initiatives
Map order-to-delivery processes and recommend changes to reduce cycle time and improve service levels
Conduct cost-to-serve analysis for customer segments and present actionable recommendations
Collect and analyze operational data to support continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction
Support the introduction of a final mile visibility system including auditing internal processes, validating output data, supporting the roll-out of AI agents, and implementation of new KPIs from the analytical tools
Document supply chain and procurement processes, contract standards, and other pertinent compliance or regulatory procedures
Improve Ariba platform user adoption through conducting feedback surveys and interviews, identifying common pain points, and developing QRGs and short-form video guides as required
Improve Ariba platform supplier adoption through analyzing current suppliers and adoption rates, and assess new opportunities through analytics assessment including spend and transaction volume
Investigate BuyLinc approval workflow cycle times, target specific user groups for training, and suggest workflow changes to improve user experience
Compose strategy packets for lower-volume, lower-dollar materials
Collect samples of all materials purchased for display purposes and follow up with R&D on sample analysis results
Outline agreements for LATAM regions
Deploy master data across SAP and Kinetic sites
Support PIRs, MOQs, and design governance activities
Build should-cost models for engines
Reduce tail-spend vendors in electrical commodities by qualifying preferred suppliers
Other projects designed by leadership
Qualification
Required
Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering or business
Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship
Preferred
A degree in any of the following disciplines: supply chain, engineering, or a similar field
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Desire to work in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Benefits
Relocation Assistance: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary housing stipend may be available for those residing outside the immediate area of the internship location.
LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
Professional Development: Frequent workshops and leadership exposure.
Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
Networking & Culture: Participate in social events, National Intern Day, and community service.
Career Pathway: Those eligible may be considered for full-time opportunities, including our Trainee Development Program.
Company
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a manufacturer of welding products, arc welding equipment, and welding consumables.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55B2024-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.55B
1995-06-23IPO
Leadership Team
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