Supply Chain Professional Development Program (PDP) Internship -Summer 2026

Supply Chain Professional Development Program (PDP) Internship -Summer 2026

Join BASF for our 10 to 12-week Supply Chain Professional Development Program (PDP) Internship, where you'll immerse yourself in our dynamic Operations and Supply Chain teams. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working on impactful projects that support our business objectives. You’ll collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, gaining insights into our supply chain processes and strategies.

This experience will equip you with essential skills in logistics, inventory management, and process optimization. Our internship is designed to accelerate your career growth by providing you with leadership opportunities and strategic insights critical for a successful future in supply chain management.

We welcome applicants who are mobile-minded and open to relocation, as you may have the opportunity to be placed at any BASF site across the country. This will enhance your exposure to diverse business environments and deepen your understanding of our global operations.

Are you ready to create change?

In our Supply Chain program, no two days are alike. You'll engage in a dynamic environment where you'll tackle diverse challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and adapt to rapidly changing situations. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and problem-solve in real-time, making every day an exciting and unique experience.

Some key areas of impact may include:

• Customer support, planning (demand, import, raw material, or production)
• Ensuring that goods and services flow efficiently from suppliers to customers which will enhance your ability to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency
• Coordinating transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Utilize your strong analytical skills to assess routes, manage shipping costs, and ensure timely deliveries, all while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Overseeing the supply of products to meet customer demand. This involves monitoring stock levels, forecasting demand, and implementing inventory control systems. Mastery in this area helps prevent losses due to excess inventory and reduces costs associated with holding inventory, thereby increasing profitability.
• Continuous assessment and improvement of business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize productivity. This could involve implementing new technologies, redesigning workflows, or adopting lean methodologies.

Unlock Your Potential: More than Just a Job

Professional Development:

Exposure to applications and digital tools such as PowerBI, CoPilot, and SAP. At the end of the internship, you will present your summer project to fellow interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders, showcasing your impact and contributions.

Mentorship

Each participant will be assigned a peer mentor for their internship. Peer mentors are full-time program participants and serve as a guide throughout the program. You will develop your expertise and the ability to network at senior levels throughout BASF and establish mentoring relationships that could span your whole career.

Networking

Interns have the opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at their site. Successfully engaging across the business throughout your internship will expand your network, allow you to grow personally and professionally, and learn a variety of valuable skill sets. Interns will also participate in a week-long orientation during which they will have the opportunity to engage with alumni and executive leadership at our headquarters in New Jersey. Additionally, interns will collaborate with full-time P/LDP program participants to organize and participate in a community service volunteer day in celebration of National Intern Day.

Your Unique Blend: What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate for our Professional Development Program internship at BASF is a student majoring in Supply Chain or Logistics, with a graduation date between May 2027 and July 2029.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions and be willing to relocate anywhere in the country during and after the program, as all assignments are in-person or hybrid.
• Candidates should demonstrate previous leadership experience and academic achievement, along with active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations.
• Previous internship/co-op experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as PowerBI, SAP, and advanced Excel proficiency is a plus, along with a strong interest in the manufacturing or chemical industry. Familiarity with AI tools such as CoPilot is a plus. Project management experience is also beneficial.

Interns will be assessed for a potential returning internship offer or full-time position in our 2-year rotational program. Mobility is crucial, with potential locations including New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.

We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, with an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development!