2026 Summer Intern - Supply Chain - Michigan

Stryker
Kalamazoo, MI
Supply Chain

What You Get Out Of The Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:  

  • Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
  • Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
  • Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business
  • Be a part of an innovative team and culture
  • Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who We Want

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities Available

As a Supply Chain intern at Stryker, you may be placed in one of the following teams, where you will support projects that improve efficiency, cost, and customer service across our global operations:  

  • Purchasing: Partner with suppliers to procure raw materials at the right quality, price, and timing. Contribute to inventory target planning throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Business Planning: Help schedule production to balance cost efficiency with customer demand. Support communication between Operations and Marketing regarding inventory projections.
  • Distribution: Support the monthly Executive Demand Review and assist with demand planning discussions. Use data analytics to improve decision-making and partner cross-functionally on Integrated Business Planning projects.
  • Demand Planning: Help guide revenue forecasting, align inventory with changing demand, and improve customer service levels and profitability for product lines.
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM): Contribute to business strategy by analyzing product portfolios, supporting lifecycle processes, and promoting cross-functional collaboration for cost efficiency and alignment.
  • Project Management Office (PMO): Support active product development projects by contributing to analysis of timelines, budgets, and resource reporting, and help improve executive-level reporting tools.

Majors Targeted: Supply Chain Management, Industrial & Operations Engineering, Business Administration, or related majors

What You Need

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Posted 2025-09-01

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