Procurement/Logistics Intern

Job Description

Procurement/Logistics Intern

Company: O-I

Department: Procurement/Logistics

Who We Are:

O-I boasts over a century of expertise in crafting pure, sustainable, and brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s most renowned food and beverage brands. We are proud to supply high-quality glass packaging for a diverse range of products including beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

About the Role:

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to assist and gain insight into key aspects of O-I’s business within the Supply Chain domain. Assignments and duties will be driven by current business needs across all four areas of Supply Chain and will vary accordingly. Potential project areas include, but are not limited to:

• Buying and Expediting
• Invoice Resolution (focusing on root cause analysis)
• Market Intelligence for Sourcing events
• Spend Analysis
• Master Data Analysis
• Material Inventory Tracking
• Procurement and Business Process Reviews
• Freight tendering
• Transportation spend data analysis
• Other related Supply Chain initiatives

Reporting Relationships: The position reports directly to the Procurement/Logistics Leader.

Work Model: This is a hybrid position, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to foster success and development.

During The Internship, You’ll:

• Learn fundamental business processes including plant procurement, freight tendering, data analysis, inventory tracking, and production order management.
• Lead smaller projects, providing regular updates, escalating issues, and making improvement recommendations to management. Projects may include:
  • Creating and maintaining key Supply Chain KPIs such as inventory levels, service rates, and forecast accuracy.
  • Maintaining and creating manufacturing production schedules for production facilities.
  • Performing ad hoc supply chain analyses.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible and organized work style, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapting to a fast-changing environment.
• High level of motivation and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team setting.
• Detail-oriented work style with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Academic & Professional Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (covering logistics, purchasing/sourcing, operations, and transportation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and conceptual skills are required.
• Previous internships are considered a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. (O-I does not sponsor working visas for internships).
• Targeted graduation date range: December 2026 and May 2027.

What We Offer at O-I:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity for future growth and advancement within the company.
• Supportive teams dedicated to helping you grow and learn new skills.

Are you an innovator, a problem-solver, and someone who thrives on challenges? Do you play to win and want to make a real impact? If this sounds like you, don’t wait—apply today and take the first step toward an exciting future!

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.

If you are smart, passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious, and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EOE guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.