Summer Internship Opportunity | Supply Chain Intern (2 Openings)
Locations: Pipestone, MN & Sioux Falls, SD
Are you looking to gain real-world business and supply chain experience this summer? Join PIPESTONE as a Supply Chain Intern and work alongside our purchasing, warehouse fulfillment, and logistics teams to help deliver affordable, timely, and bio-secure supplies to independent farmers.
This internship is perfect for students who enjoy problem-solving, data analysis, teamwork, and fast-paced operational environments.
What You'll Do
✅ Improve purchasing data and strengthen data integrity
✅ Maintain and organize pricing records within our ERP system
✅ Analyze operational KPIs and support decision-making
✅ Assist with warehouse space utilization and order fulfillment optimization
✅ Track inbound and outbound shipments
✅ Identify process improvement opportunities with warehouse and logistics teams
✅ Help develop and refine operational procedures
What You'll Learn
- Procurement fundamentals & pricing management
- Supply chain logistics & shipment tracking
- Warehouse operations & layout optimization
- KPI analysis & operational reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration in a high-performing organization
Why PIPESTONE?
⭐ Learn from experienced purchasing, logistics, and warehouse professionals
⭐ Gain hands-on experience with meaningful projects
⭐ Be part of an energetic, supportive, and high-performance culture
⭐ Build your knowledge of the agricultural supply chain industry
What We're Looking For
- Education:
- 1-2 years of post-secondary education in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Preferred Experience:
- Previous business or customer service experience is a plus, but not required
- Livestock or animal health industry exposure is beneficial
If you're ready to gain valuable operational experience and make an impact this summer, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay Range$15-$17hr
Compensation & BenefitsPIPESTONE offers Part time benefits: PTO and 401K upon eligibility.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of post-secondary education in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Previous business or customer service experience
- Livestock or animal health industry exposure
PIPESTONE Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PIPESTONE and has not been reviewed or approved by PIPESTONE.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are characterized as comprehensive and high quality for individuals and families. Coverage is complemented by short- and long-term disability and AD&D options, reinforcing the core medical offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is included as a standard component. This provides added long-term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and other leave benefits are part of the package. Broad leave availability is frequently paired with bonuses and education support to round out total rewards.
PIPESTONE Insights
What We Do
PIPESTONE is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping farmers today create the farms of tomorrow. Founded in 1942 as a veterinary clinic, the company provides expertise and resources in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and marketing. It offers world-class sow management and veterinary services to hog, bovine, and companion animal producers across the Midwest.
