2027 Summer Intern - Supply Chain Operations

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
Internship
Food
The Role
Ten-week supply chain internship supporting sourcing, distribution, inventory, operational initiatives, data analysis, performance reporting, industry research, and process improvement. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams and supply chain partners, manage a meaningful summer project, and gain exposure to business leaders and the QSR industry.
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What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Papa Johns Summer Internship

 

Spend 10 weeks getting real-world experience in the fast-paced QSR industry — and doing work that actually matters. You’ll work hands-on with a team, take on meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one.


Along the way, you’ll connect with leaders across the business, get an inside look at the QSR industry, build your professional network, and participate in career development experiences designed to help you grow.


This isn’t about getting coffee or sitting on the sidelines. It’s about putting your skills to work, learning how a real business operates, and getting a feel for where your career could take you.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support supply chain initiatives across sourcing, distribution, inventory, and operational processes.
  • Analyze supply chain and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and supply chain partners to support projects and solve business challenges.
  • Help monitor key performance metrics and develop reporting that provides visibility into supply chain performance.
  • Research industry trends, processes, and best practices to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and the overall supply chain experience.
  • Take on a meaningful summer project that delivers value to the Supply Chain Operations team and the broader business.

Requirements and Skills:

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduate within the past 6 months
  • Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in learning and growing professionally
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, take initiative, and learn from others
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels and contribute in a professional corporate environment

Our Values

  • EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
  • DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
  • PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
  • INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
  • HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

  • CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
  • RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
  • BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
  • WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.


Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF. See terms & conditions for site use.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduated within the past six months
  • Strong academic performance
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Curiosity, proactivity, initiative, and willingness to learn
  • Organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology
  • Ability to collaborate professionally with team members at all levels

Papa John's Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Papa John's and has not been reviewed or approved by Papa John's.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as available for eligible roles, including medical and dental options, alongside life and disability coverage in some packages.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as available for eligible employees through a 401(k) plan, sometimes referenced with a company match depending on role and employer.
  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career-linked rewards are described through education support such as the Dough & Degrees program and occasional performance-related bonuses or recognition-style perks in certain organizations.

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The Company
HQ: Louisville, KY
13,567 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Papa John's Pizza is an American restaurant company that runs the third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant. Papa John's seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People! At Papa John's we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally; Papa John's has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people. Papa John's is an equal opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company philosophies of promote from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.

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