IBS Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description

Job Summary 

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 10-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 24 – July 30, 2027. 

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will join NAPA Integrated Business Solutions (IBS), Genuine Parts Company's supply chain as a service business, which partners with leading organizations to operate their parts supply chain on site. You will lead a project exploring how advanced analytics, digital commerce, and intelligent inventory strategy create new value for our customers, and present your recommendation to senior leadership. 

Our internship program is designed as a cohort experience, bringing interns from across the organization together to learn, grow, and build connections throughout the summer. While gaining hands-on experience within your team, you'll also be part of a community of fellow interns sharing the journey alongside you. 

As an intern at GPC, you can look forward to: 

Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that support key business priorities and showcase your impact through a final presentation to senior leaders. 

Professional Development: Participate in development experiences designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of the workplace. 

Leadership Exposure: Hear from and connect with leaders across the organization, including senior executives, to learn more about our business, leadership, and career growth. 

Connection & Community: Build relationships with fellow interns and employees through networking, social events, and collaborative experiences. 

Responsibilities 

Lead a strategic project in an area such as predictive analytics, digital marketplaces, inventory intelligence, or customer experience. 

Research emerging technologies and industry best practices and define how they can be applied across the business. 

Build data-driven insights and business cases that inform growth and innovation priorities. 

Collaborate with operations, sourcing, and customer teams to design, pilot, and scale new capabilities. 

Present findings and a forward-looking recommendation to senior leadership. 

Qualifications 

Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or other related field required; all majors considered. 

Curiosity, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn data and ideas into a clear recommendation. 

Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI tools to accelerate analysis, research, and communication. 

Basic skills with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.  

Strong analytical aptitude. 

Preferred Qualifications 

3.25 GPA or above preferred. 

Leadership Skills 

Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team. 

Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication.  

Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions.  

Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker. 

Physical Demands / Working Environment 

Expected to operate in a professional office environment.  

The 2027 program will run from May 24 – July 20, 2027 

The work week is 40 hours.  

Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.