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Supply Chain Operations Intern - Undergrad Internship - Summer 2027 - Field

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Mooresville, NC, USA
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Mooresville, NC, USA
Internship
Paid 10-week internship supporting supply chain field operations in a distribution center. Responsibilities include learning receiving, picking, packing, and shipping processes; assisting supervisors; monitoring safety, productivity, and quality metrics; contributing to process improvement initiatives; and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges. The role requires physical stamina, PPE use, and extended periods of standing, walking, and working in variable environmental conditions.
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Do your Best Work in Mooresville
This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
Your Impact
As a Supply Chain Field Operations Intern at Lowe's, you'll gain hands-on experience inside one of our state-of-the-art distribution centers. You'll work alongside operations leaders to understand how products move through our supply chain from inbound freight to outbound delivery and how safety, efficiency, and accuracy drive success at scale. You'll have the chance to support process improvement projects, learn performance metrics, and contribute to initiatives that ensure our supply chain delivers on Lowe's commitment to customers.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive. Our 10-week summer internship program (May 24th-July 30th) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
  • Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
  • Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
  • Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
  • Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
  • Push boundaries to discover what's possible.

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Deliver Success
Location: To Be Determined
The location for this internship is currently being finalized. Additional information regarding the internship location will be communicated as we get closer to the internship kickoff on May 24th. Our facilities provide an environment where safety meets efficiency, with well-maintained work areas, modern equipment, and a culture that prioritizes your wellbeing. We invest in the tools, resources, and support you need to build your career in supply chain.
What You Will Learn
  • Develop leadership skills by assisting supervisors and observing daily operational management.
  • Learn distribution center fundamentals, including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
  • Understand safety and compliance protocols critical to supply chain operations.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Gain experience using operational performance metrics to evaluate productivity and quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and improve outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Expected graduation dates of December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, or May 2029
  • Effective verbal communication skills.
  • Physical stamina to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
  • Ability to wear equipped PPE and work a full shift with meal break.

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Proficient in MS Office programs (specifically in Power Point, Excel and data analysis tools).
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, innovative problem solving, analytical thinking, organizational and communication skills.
  • Relevant internship or experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations is a plus.
  • Experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus organization.

Benefits
  • Paid Internships
  • Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
  • 10% Associate Discount
  • For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits

Working Conditions
Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.
Lifting and moving merchandise methods will vary depending on role of associate, weight of merchandise, and/or volume of product; associates must follow lifting guidelines. A single lift by one associate should not exceed 75 pounds (for Store associates) or 70 pounds (for Distribution Center associates) with or without an accommodation. Team lifts should be utilized minimally starting at 75 pounds (for Store associates) or 70 pounds (for Distribution Center associates), or when an individual feels a lift is beyond their personal limitations. Powered equipment should be used when needed depending on load and volume. (Associates must have proper training to utilize powered equipment or ask a trained coworker for assistance).
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
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