Supply Chain Intern (12 months)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. SLB scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title:
Supply Chain Intern (12 months) - Starting Summer 2027
About SLB:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.
Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.
Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are
Locations:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Summary:
This internship will focus on supporting the New Product Development Supply Chain process by mapping the current workflow and identifying opportunities for improvement by the end of the placement. Throughout the internship, support for function-specific activities will also be required to develop a practical understanding of key bottlenecks.
Responsibilities:
Map the end-to-end New Product Development Supply Chain process, from initial concept through product launch.
Engage with key stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics, and Planning.
Collect and analyze process data, lead times, hand-offs, risks, and recurring delays. Identify bottlenecks, duplication, unclear ownership, and gaps in communication or governance.
Support function-specific operational tasks to build practical understanding of the process.
Assist with supplier onboarding, RFQs, purchase orders, material tracking, risk reviews, and readiness activities.
Maintain action trackers and follow up with owners on agreed actions and due dates.
Develop and present improvement recommendations to the relevant stakeholders.
Deliverables
Current-state NPD Supply Chain process map.
Stakeholder and responsibility matrix, such as a RACI.
Summary of key bottlenecks, root causes, and process risks.
Prioritized improvement opportunity register, including impact and implementation effort.
Proposed future-state process map.
Recommended KPIs or dashboard measures for monitoring NPD Supply Chain performance.
Practical improvement implemented or piloted during the internship, where feasible.
Final presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, expected benefits, owners, and next steps.
Qualifications and Experience:
Studying Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain Management Logistics and Operations Management Procurement or Purchasing
trong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills, with the ability to map processes, interpret operational data, and identify improvement opportunities.
A basic understanding of supply chain processes, New Product Development, project management, and root-cause analysis is required.
Experience with ERP systems, process-mapping tools, Power BI, or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.