Intern, Supply Chain

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This on-site internship opportunity is based at our Atlas Chicago plant in Chicago, IL, and the official Zekelman internship program runs from May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027. Reporting directly to the Manager, Inventory and Replenishment, you will gain hands-on experience supporting inventory management, automated replenishment processes, supply planning, and data-driven decision-making within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with Supply Chain, Sales, IT, Operations, Customer Experience, and other cross-functional teams, you will support the organization’s Automated Inventory Management (AIM) program through data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and inventory management activities. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to learn how technology, analytics, and supply chain strategy work together to support customer service and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This role is well suited for students interested in supply chain management, operations, business analytics, or manufacturing who want to develop real-world experience while contributing to meaningful projects. What You’ll Do Assist with maintaining and updating customer, inventory, and replenishment data within the AIM program. Help identify, investigate, and resolve data discrepancies, reporting issues, and system exceptions. Collaborate with Supply Chain, IT, Sales, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to support inventory and replenishment processes. Help develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and documentation to support business decisions. Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, data accuracy, and customer service. Gather, analyze, and report on inventory consumption, replenishment activity, and AIM program performance metrics. Review inventory trends and help evaluate supply planning recommendations to support inventory optimization. Assist with monitoring replenishment processes to help ensure materials are available to meet customer demand. Work with internal stakeholders to support ongoing inventory management and continuous improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned. Who You’re Are Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical mindset with a passion for solving problems using data and process improvement. Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy. Effective communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Comfortable analyzing data and translating findings into actionable insights. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience with SAP, data analytics tools, EDI systems, or automation technologies is a plus. Interest in pursuing a career in supply chain, inventory management, operations, or manufacturing. What You’ll Get Hands-on exposure to supply chain in a manufacturing environment. Access to company-wide networking events, team-building activities, and learning sessions. Regular coaching and feedback to support personal and professional growth. Participation in a company-wide Intern Summit. Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. #J-18808-Ljbffr WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC