DuPont
From protective equipment, to delivering clean water and enabling smarter, faster electronics, we use our passion and proven expertise in science and innovation to make many of the things you use every day possible. In all these areas and many more, we’re working with partners to transform their ideas into real world answers that help humanity thrive.
Our core values inform every decision we make, every step we take, as we drive toward our purpose to empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive. Our premier position as a technology-driven innovation leader is due directly to our commitment to the development of our greatest resource—our people.
Join our team of fearless optimists. Let’s invent a better now, together.
The DuPont paid co-op and internship programs are designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on assignments to learn and develop essential skills as you start your career. It’s here, during your internship or co-op, where you’ll gain valuable real-world experience that will prepare you to be a leader at DuPont.
By integrating classroom theory with practical work, you’ll work collaboratively with DuPont professionals on meaningful projects to deliver real-world results. You’ll develop a strong network of colleagues in diverse roles, helping you obtain insights that will inform future career choices.
To thrive in a complex and diverse world, we need to reflect, support, and nourish diversity – in all its myriad forms. Success depends on how well we build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company with a strong culture of belonging, where everyone can bring their full, authentic self to work each day. Our co-ops and interns will have opportunities to engage with many Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion organizations within DuPont.
We’re looking for people who are ready to take on the most complex problems to improve the here-and-now. People who are curious, creative, ambitious, and ready to make an impact from day one.
Our US student program includes 10-12 week internships and 3-6 month co-op assignments. The scope and length of your assignment will vary depending on the specific site and function.
Join us and create the legacy you want to leave!
Position Specific Information
Our Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement Co-Ops and Interns fill a variety of meaningful positions that provide opportunities for personal and professional development while contributing to DuPont through implementing procurement best practices, driving competitively advantaged supply of materials and services, and optimizing distribution networks. Examples are listed below.
Asset Scheduling – Accountable for day-to-day activities required to create and maintain detailed production/supply schedules based on the master scheduling input or established pull signals. Point person between the supply organization and plant to clearly define / understand short term production issues and supply needs between the organizations. Utilizes detailed capacity plans, and interfaces with area managers and supervisors and/or production teams.
Distribution Requirements Planning – Executes transactions and tracks movement of products associated with distribution requirement plans, including domestic movements and imports/exports. Ensures that international material movements and tracking information are consistent with regulatory requirements. Serves as the point of contact for issues related to efficient movement of material in support of minimum inventories and specified customer service level. Monitors metrics, conducts root cause analysis and takes corrective actions to address supply movement issues. Assists in resolution of issues related to supply, carrier, ordering and other supply chain issues to execute the distribution requirements plan.
Material Planning – Accountable for the formal planning and execution of all tactical level processes required to secure and manage raw materials, packaging materials, and semi-finished materials, based on a forward looking production plan. This includes scheduling and managing delivery, storage, staging, and movement of materials. Responsible to create and maintain plans for the acquisition of parts and materials confirm resource availability.
Demand Coordination – Responsible for daily activities required to generate the demand forecast. Uses forecast tools. Responsible for compiling raw input, historical data, and trend information to deliver raw forecast and market input for further refinement via the sales and operations planning process
Business Processes – Provides analysis, input and collaborates on business process improvements. May develop and run reports and analysis from various systems. Provides program coordination. Maintains program schedules. Researches and analyzes program issues. Recommends solutions. Coordinates appropriate resources as needed.
Procurement Process Improvements – Supports the development of procurement business processes, strategies, and plans in a project team environment by collecting and manipulating data quickly and efficiently, conducting analysis, and communicating key findings and insights for additional business process improvements. Uses project management tools to solve problems and implement improvements that support the overall end-to-end business process.
As a Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement Co-op/Intern, you will have opportunities to do the following
- Adopt and follow DuPont’s core values of Safety and Health, Respect for People, Highest Ethical Behavior, and Protecting the Planet both on a personal and professional level.
- Gain industrial experience that compliments your studies
- Develop an understanding of DuPont Business and Functions, products, and customers.
- Work in a dynamic, team environment that leverages the resources of our company.
- Work alongside experienced professionals to increase your learning and development
- Participate in the co-op/intern program work-specific training and development.
- Work in a business casual environment with flexible work/life opportunities.
Program and Position Requirements
The DuPont Co-op/Intern Program seeks top talent. To be considered for enrollment, candidates must meet the following requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business from an accredited institution
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (out of 4.0 scale)
- Geographic flexibility with work assignment and relocation
- Legal right to work in the United States without restriction
- No visa sponsorships
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
To apply for this job please visit careers.dupont.com.