Supply Chain Management Student Program - FCAT

STUDENT PROGRAM FORMAT

This student program supports the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Transportation (FCAT) team.

This student program follows a format in which participants work remotely during the academic year (September through April) and onsite during the summer (May through August). Remote work must be performed from a location within the United States.

During the academic year, students who reside in the Metro Detroit area are highly encouraged to work onsite at the Detroit, Michigan FCAT Terminal, as their schedule permits.

During the academic year, students are expected to work 24 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Students selected for the program will work with their manager to establish a consistent weekly schedule that fulfills the 24-hour requirement while accommodating their class schedule.

During the summer months (May through August), students are expected to work onsite at the Detroit, Michigan FCAT Terminal. Students may be required to relocate and may work up to 40 hours per week during this period, based on business needs and management discretion. Relocation assistance may be available to students who meet specific eligibility requirements.

Student program cohorts begin quarterly in January, April, June, and September. Students are intended to remain in the program through graduation.

STELLANTIS STUDENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Stellantis Student Program offers a unique alternative to traditional summer internships by providing students with the opportunity to work year-round throughout their academic journey. This continuous engagement allows students to apply their classroom learning in real-world settings on a daily basis, fostering deeper integration within their teams and organizations. As they progress through the program, students are empowered to take on increasing levels of responsibility, gaining valuable experience, and making meaningful contributions along the way.

Students will be assigned to a department based on the candidate's background and skill set. The assignments are project-oriented, meaningful to the department, and allow the student to provide valuable contributions. Students experience a sense of personal accomplishment and learn about the corporate business culture through work assignments, structured activities, and exclusive student networking events.

STUDENT PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Exposure to cutting-edge projects and technologies

• Collaborative work environment

• Mentorship from experienced professionals

• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

• Skill development workshops and training sessions

• Paid US holidays

• Stellantis Employee Advantage Vehicle Discount Program

• Eligible students may be able to participate in the Company Vehicle Employee Lease Program

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

The Supply Chain Management organization manages the flow of parts and materials, works with sales and manufacturing to connect demand to production plans and is responsible for parts and vehicle transportation networks. Supply Chain Management - FCAT students will experience comprehensive projects while working within one of the following organizations:

• Demand Planning: This organization is responsible for retail forecasting, vehicle inventory analysis, reporting, validation, and order allocation.

• Supply: This organization aligns demand plans with production capacities to develop an optimal vehicle production plan. They are responsible for slotting, scheduling and sequencing orders within our manufacturing facilities as well as order execution, releasing, production programming and capacity sizing. In addition, this organization works to resolve production and supplier constraints, material requirement variances, expedite/crisis management and critical part resolution. 

• Transportation: This organization manages parts and vehicle transportation networks and cost management, as well as operating an internal trucking company. This organization also manages inter-regional flow and customs activity by facilitating the inbound and outbound transportation of parts and material between the global regions.

• Transformation Projects: This organization serves as the single point of contact for coordination and ownership of all supply related activities for new program launches as well as creating main supply chain assumptions and ensuring cross-functional areas are aligned. They also manage vehicle specification, components and options and supplier development and system integrations.

• Global Supplier Delivery Crisis Management: This organization works to resolve critical part constraints by working with suppliers to develop production and supply plans.

Selected candidates will gain industry experience, interface with all levels within our supply chain department and apply their coursework to drive results.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of hire

• Completion of freshman year or higher at an accredited university

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Able to work 24 hours per week, year-round

• Willingness to relocate, if applicable

• Authorized to work in the United States

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous internship and/or supply chain experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various organizational levels and with external partners 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and achieve goals in a fast-paced environment 

• Proven leadership in academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or service organizations

• Strong interest in automotive industry

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Creative / resourceful information mining and fact seeking skills

• Advanced analytical and PowerPoint presentation building skills

STELLANTIS DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, F-1, etc.) FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU WILL REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE IN ORDER TO WORK IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.