Supply Chain Intern

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Internship
Greentech • Logistics • Transportation • Energy
The Role
Support supply chain process improvement, data analysis, reporting, documentation, procurement, supplier onboarding and management, sustainability, and purchasing projects. Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, maintain process materials, track project progress, research supply chain practices, and recommend improvements. The role offers exposure to how supply chain decisions influence cost, risk, service, efficiency, and operational performance.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Summary

  • Support the analysis and continuous improvement of supply chain processes and procedures.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to obtain, validate, and organize relevant business information.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, work instructions, process maps, and training materials.
  • Analyze supply chain data and translate findings into meaningful reports, summaries, and recommendations.
  • Participate in projects involving procurement, supplier onboarding, supplier management, sustainability, and purchasing
  • Track project actions, process updates, and implementation progress.
  • Develop an understanding of how supply chain decisions affect cost, risk, service, efficiency, and operational performance.

 

Secondary

  • Research supply chain practices and present practical improvement ideas for team consideration.
  • Support process-governance activities, including documentation standards, approval workflows, roles, and responsibilities.

 

 

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field Supply Chain.
  • Junior or Senior status by fall of 2026.
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • You have basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; specific technical skills may vary by role
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.

Compensation & Benefits

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Supply Chain
  • Junior or Senior status by fall of 2026
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights
  • Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
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The Company
1,000 Employees

What We Do

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is a leading provider of sustainable waste management and environmental solutions. The company specializes in waste-to-energy initiatives, processing non-hazardous waste into heat and fuel, as well as hazardous waste management, marine services, and railcar cleaning. They are dedicated to helping clients achieve zero-waste goals and sustainability through an integrated approach to industrial processes and environmental compliance.

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