Supply Chain Intern

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. 

Job Description

The Supply Chain Intern will support key inventory management and analysis activities throughout the summer, contributing to efforts that improve inventory health and reduce slow‑moving and expired materials. This role will work closely with cross‑functional partners, leveraging data from SAP and Excel to generate accurate reporting, identify risks, and assist in the preparation of business reviews. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and eager to gain hands‑on experience in supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain monthly Excel workbooks summarizing aging and expired inventory by business unit, including expiration timelines and open order outlooks to support SLOB reduction initiatives.
• Pull and analyze inventory data from SAP to identify at‑risk materials, flag upcoming expirations, and support proactive mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and distribute reporting packages in advance of cross‑functional aging and expiry review meetings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
• Support ad‑hoc inventory inquiries by researching material expiration dates, stock levels, and open order status within SAP.
• Assist with maintaining and updating recurring inventory health reports and dashboards tied to business unit performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or had coursework in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field. (Junior or rising Senior preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, and basic data visualization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively with large and complex data sets.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to support cross‑functional stakeholders.

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility. 

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.