Kickstart Your Supply Chain Career at Garlock!

Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real‑world impact? Join Garlock this summer and gain hands‑on experience inside a global manufacturing supply chain that keeps critical industries running.

As a Supply Chain Intern, you’ll work side‑by‑side with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to help source materials, evaluate suppliers, analyze market trends, and support continuous improvement projects. This isn’t a coffee‑run internship—you’ll be doing meaningful work that shapes our operations and strengthens our supply base.

What You’ll Do

• Research and evaluate suppliers to support sourcing decisions
• Help prepare RFQs and compare pricing, quality, and delivery options
• Analyze material and market trends to support cost‑saving initiatives
• Assist with purchase orders, data entry, and supplier follow‑up
• Shadow and support shipping and receiving
• Participate in problem‑solving discussions with engineering and quality teams
• Support real continuous improvement projects that make a difference

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Real responsibility—your work will directly support production and supplier performance
• Exposure to the full supply chain, from sourcing to quality to logistics
• Mentorship from experienced supply chain professionals
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas matter
• A chance to explore a career path in procurement, operations, or supply chain management

What We’re Looking For

• Students pursuing degrees in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related fields
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn
• Comfort working with data and Microsoft Excel
• A team‑oriented mindset

Ready to Build Your Future?

Apply today and spend your summer learning, growing, and contributing to a supply chain that powers innovation across industries.

Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences. 

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.  

Enpro Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future for this job. 

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. The hiring range for this position is typically $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. 

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Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Intern supports Garlock’s Purchasing and Supply Chain teams by assisting with sourcing activities, supplier communication, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience in procurement, supplier management, and manufacturing operations while contributing to Garlock’s commitment to quality, cost control, and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with supplier research, including gathering quotations, comparing pricing, and evaluating delivery capabilities.
• Support the Purchasing team in reviewing sources of supply, preparing RFQs, and communicating with potential suppliers.
• Help analyze market trends, material availability, and pricing data to support sourcing decisions.
• Participate in quality and engineering discussions related to purchased materials, including reviewing defects and corrective actions.
• Assist with purchase order creation, data entry, editing, and distribution.
• Support follow‑up on critical or time‑sensitive orders to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, including cost‑reduction initiatives, supplier development, and process documentation.
• Learn and support shipping, receiving, and logistics processes to better understand end‑to‑end supply chain flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Supply Chain operations.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
• Prior internship or project experience in supply chain or manufacturing is a plus
• Interest in procurement, supplier management, or manufacturing operations
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer internship period

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Office and Manufacturing Floor Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Clarity of vision to see near and mid-range.