Supply Chain Co-Op

Caterpillar Inc.

Intern in Supply Chain Co-Op at Caterpillar, providing relevant work experience and opportunities for networking with professionals in the field.

Posted 7/28/2026internshipCary • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication while actively engaging in teamwork and leadership opportunities. Possesses relevant academic knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and related fields.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership InvolvementCommunication Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Supply ChainOperationsLogisticsStatisticsMathIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial DistributionRelevant CourseworkProjects

Soft Skills

TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingInitiative

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingInternshipCo-opCommunity ServiceCampus Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interns are empowered with assignments that provide them with relevant work experience and significant opportunities for learning.
Interns are encouraged to network with leaders and team members throughout the company to explore areas of Caterpillar outside of their assigned team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled full time at North Carolina State University in one of the following degree programs at the time of application and throughout the program: - Business Administration/Management with a focus/minor in Supply Chain, Statistics, Math or Logistics -Industrial Distribution - Industrial Engineering/Technology – Logistics - Operations Management - Supply Chain Management
Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)
If a transfer student, must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
Must be within commutable distance to Cary, Clayton, or Sanford, North Carolina (No more than 50 miles)
Must have reliable transportation
Top Candidates will also possess: Leadership involvement in campus organizations, community service and/or extracurricular activities
Previous co-op, internship, or experience in a manufacturing, supply chain or operations industry
Relevant coursework and/or projects
Strong communication, teamwork, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to exhibit of critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional medical coverage
Optional voluntary benefits
Paid holidays
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Volunteer Day
Housing Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Medical coverage
Voluntary benefits