Supply Chain Student Intern - Summer 2027
Required skills
- Summer 2027
- June 7th, 2027
- July 30, 2027
- Junior/Senior level students
- Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have
- Supply chain assurance
- Business continuity plan
- Critical supply management
- Pedigree mapping
- Procurement system improvements
- Contract termination clause review
Role summary
Encompass Health, a leader in inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Supply Chain Student Intern for Summer 2027. This internship, based in Birmingham, Alabama, offers hands-on experience in supply chain assurance, including business continuity planning, critical supply management, and pedigree mapping. Interns will also support procurement system improvements and contract review, contributing to educational programs for supply managers. The role requires students actively enrolled in college (preferably Junior/Senior level) with an interest in supply chain and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills. The internship runs from June 7th to July 30th, 2027, and includes participation in program activities and a final presentation.
ABOUT US
We're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Supply Chain department intern will be assigned to appropriate department and scheduled to work for a designated period of time. The department intern will be responsible for all assigned work, projects and all other duties as assigned by the manager. Each participating department should provide intern with a detailed list of these responsibilities. If the intern is participating in the company-wide summer internship program, the intern will be required to participate in all activities and to participate in the final presentation at the end of the program.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Support supply chain assurance through:
- Business continuity plan survey and review
- Critical supply management to proactively source alternate plans for high priority items
- Pedigree mapping for necessary supplies to support disruption event software
Support procurement system improvements including:
- Linkage of equipment with key accessories
- Expansion of pictures and data sheets on items
Contract termination clause review:
- Creation of education program for central supply managers to support best practices for existing and new central supply employees
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be actively enrolled in a college or university (Junior/Senior level students are preferred.
- Must have an interest in department in which they are interning
- Class experience in prospective field is preferred
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to work in our Home Office in Birmingham, Alabama from Monday, June 7th, 2027, to Friday, July 30, 2027
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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