Supply Chain Intern

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

The Supply Chain Intern position will work under the close direction of senior personnel will assume a tactical role within the supply chain team and assist the team with projects and activities as needed. This position will help the student learn about supply chain work in a corporate environment through immersion in real-life experience.

• Responsible for data entry, database creation/maintenance, and data analysis as needed by the team.
• Support the day-to-day transactions and documentation of supply chain operations. Interact with internal and external customers and suppliers to respond to requests and questions.
• Manage multiple projects by utilizing strong written and oral communication to establish priorities.
• Assist with maintaining inventory data, product information, and supplier information in ERP and vendor management systems.
• Upload documents in Agile and route for approvals, following up with key stakeholders as necessary.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers as necessary to help achieve team goals.
• Assist with project management for supply chain projects as necessary, potentially including tasks related to new product development, cost savings, and supplier business reviews.
• Research information and data associated with projects as assigned.
• Review and analyze daily reports for issues potentially leading to line fill disruptions. Compile special reports and analysis and select appropriate data from various sources. Prepare daily, weekly, or monthly reports as assigned.
• Provide current status information for all open issues as assigned. Identify the need for open‐issue closure or status update. Escalate more complex issues to team manager.
• Ensure security of highly sensitive and confidential information at all times by developing and maintaining necessary measures and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Job Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program to be considered.
• Basic knowledge of using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have good communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast‐paced environment.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].