Kohler Intern - Operations and Supply Chain

Kohler Co. is a global leader in manufacturing, and they are seeking an Operations and Supply Chain intern for their Early Talent program. The internship offers hands-on experience in logistics, strategic sourcing, planning, and process engineering, providing valuable exposure to Kohler's operations and supply chain functions.

What you'll do:

• Distribution Network/Warehouse Design — Analyze warehouse layout, material flow, or storage utilization and recommend improvements to improve efficiency, safety, or space optimization
• Domestic/International Transportation — Evaluate freight routes, carrier performance, shipment data, or transportation costs to identify opportunities for improved service, reliability, or cost savings
• New Product Integration — Support cross-functional readiness for a new product launch by tracking supply chain and operations milestones, coordinating materials, and identifying risks to timing or execution
• Sales & Operations Planning — Assist with demand and supply reviews by preparing data, analyzing trends, and helping teams align production, inventory, and customer needs
• Supply Chain Continuous Improvement and Total Delivered Cost — Use data to identify process waste, cost drivers, or service gaps and support improvement projects that reduce total delivered cost
• Strategic Sourcing — Research suppliers, compare cost and capability options, support sourcing events, or help build supplier scorecards for key categories
• Demand & Supply Planning — Review forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and supply constraints to help planners improve availability and reduce excess or obsolete inventory
• Process Engineering — Observe manufacturing or operational processes, collect time studies or workflow data, and recommend changes to improve productivity, quality, or ergonomics
• Supplier and Plant Quality — Analyze quality data, support root cause investigations, document corrective actions, or help improve supplier/plant performance metrics

What they're looking for:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited institution with a focus in Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an on-going basis without company sponsorship
• Prior internship, co-op, project, or campus leadership experience related to manufacturing, operations, supply chain, logistics, continuous improvement, data analysis, or engineering
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration, problem-solving, adaptability, curiosity, and initiative, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Benefits:

• A competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing
• Access to career growth and development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• A strong culture of innovation