Supply Chain Professional Development Program (PDP) Internship -Summer 2025

Supply Chain Professional Development Program (PDP) Internship -Summer 2025

The world needs solutions, and we need you!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!

Where the Chemistry Happens…

BASF's Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. This internship allows interns to contribute to real-world business needs, while exploring career options and developing technical and professional decision-making skills. Interns will have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.

Program Summary:

We offer students the opportunity to spend a summer working at one of BASF’s US locations. This program also offers undergraduate students the ability to apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build both technical and professional skills.

• As a highly motivated undergraduate student, you will participate in a 10 to 12-week internship at one of BASF’s US locations.
• Your ability to mobile is critical as US locations include, but are not limited to: New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana.
• Interns will work in various areas such as Business, Corporate, and Site Supply Chain.
• Successfully engaging across the business throughout your internship will expand your network, allow you to grow personally and professionally, and learn a variety of valuable skill sets.
• All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for either a returning internship offer, or a full time offer for our 2-year rotational program.
• Upon completion of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to present your summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

• Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments
• Development of your expertise and the ability to network at senior levels throughout BASF and establish mentoring relationships that could span across your whole career.
• Exposure to Supply Chain applications and digital tools

Formula for Success...

• Undergraduate students majoring in Supply Chain or Logistics Graduation date must fall between May 2026 – July 2027
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during the program.
• All assignments are in-person/hybrid.
• Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in Manufacturing/Chemical industry Active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations
• Previous internship/co-op experience preferred.
• Prior experience in PowerBI, SAP, Tableau, and advanced Excel proficiency are a plus.

Privacy Statement

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Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.