Internship in Supply Chain Management: Executive Team Support (International Student)

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is hiring an international student intern to support Supply Chain Management and the Executive Office of the Vice President of Logistics at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama site. This is a paid internship.

MBUSI manufactures luxury SUV models, including electric vehicles, and produces lithium-ion batteries at its Alabama campuses. The company promotes teamwork, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and a positive team culture.

Essential Functions

• Support the Executive Office of the Vice President of Logistics
• Organize management workshops
• Support Supply Chain orientation and onboarding
• Manage the Supply Chain Social Intranet page
• Support the implementation of Positive Team Culture Initiatives in Supply Chain

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings
• Collect and report KPI data
• Create top-level management presentations
• Create and distribute meeting minutes

Qualifications

Education: Student in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Fluent in English and German, orally and in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented
• Self-reliant
• Good organizational skills
• Logistics background is a plus
• Mercedes experience is a plus

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or in a gap year between a Bachelor's and Master's degree
• Studies outside the United States; applications from students currently studying in the United States are not accepted
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field
• Available for a minimum of six months

Start Date

Preferred start date: February 2027. The position is available to start immediately.

Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18
• Coverage of visa costs
• $700 housing bonus
• Health benefits
• Company retirement
• Annual profit share
• Possible mobility offers
• Coaching
• Flextime
• Possible employee events
• Employee discounts
• Possible mobile phone
• Possible parking
• Canteen and café
• Near-site childcare

How to Apply

Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, detailed CV or résumé, university transcript of records, high school diploma, working references, and certificate of enrollment.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
35490 Vance

Mara Buehrer
Email: mara.buehrer@mercedes-benz.com