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Caterpillar

2026 Summer Corporate Intern Supply Chain

Caterpillar, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639

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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.

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.

About the Role

Caterpillar's Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Order-to-Delivery (MSOD) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside supply chain professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.

Interns will have assignments that provide them with experience and significant learning opportunities. In addition to this work, Interns can network with management throughout the company to learn about Caterpillar areas outside their assigned team. Students can deepen their business skills in their assignments through team and business partner interactions, develop their skills, conduct presentations, and measure their success through the performance and evaluation process.

What You Will Do

You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.

You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):

Supply Chain

:Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Logistics

: Continuous improvements for logistics processes to maximize efficiency and productivity, evaluating logistics processes and workflows, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions for process-related concerns.

Planning, Demand, & Orders : Participates in analyses to support businesses, determine sales and product demand supporting the sales and operations process, ensures availability of inventory for assigned products.

What You Have - Skills and Experiences

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, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

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

Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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

Ensure all team members' contributions are recognized and valued

Internship Program Qualifications:

Must be enrolled full-time in a 4-year university/college in one of the following degree programs: Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics, Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant degrees at the time of application and throughout the program.

Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.

If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university

Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (no rounding) at current institution

Must be able to relocate to indicated work location for the duration of the internship and complete daily work commute using reliable transportation

Top candidates can also have:

Project or Team Leadership experience

Previous internship, co-op, or research/relevant experience

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

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

Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.

Sponsorship is

NOT

available for this position.

Relocation is available to those that qualify

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00*

*Hourly Rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved prior to the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package, beyond the base salary includes:

Paid holidays

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Volunteer Day

Housing Stipend and Relocation Assistance (if eligible)

Optional medical coverage

Optional voluntary benefits

Besides exciting work, Corporate Interns will experience:

Comprehensive internship orientation

Tours of state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities

Product Demonstration

Mentorship Programs

Various social events

Networking with leadership

Business skill building

Career discussion with leaders and experts

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.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

Summary Pay Range:

$25.00 - $43.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

*These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 1, 2025 - July 12, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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