Summer 2026
Procurement Intern
Posted on 4/18/2026
KION Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions
Compensation Overview
$18 - $23/hr
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Bachelor's
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- You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or related field
- Currently a sophomore, junior, or senior
- Support development of AI and automation prototypes for Procurement use cases (copilots, analytics, RPA).
- Assist with data preparation, testing, validation, and documentation.
- Collaborate with Procurement, IT, and AI teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Key project: Contribute to building an internal developer platform that enables secure, scalable deployment of code-based AI systems, in collaboration with the Dematic AI Software team in Atlanta.
- Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities
- Interest in AI/ML, automation, and modern developer tools.
- Programming or data analysis experience is a plus.
KION Group supplies forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation technology, plus software to optimize supply chains. Its products work through direct sales or leasing of industrial trucks, automated storage and retrieval systems, and warehouse management software that move, store, and track goods. It differentiates itself with a multi-brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) offering end-to-end intralogistics solutions, spanning hardware, software, and services. Its goal is to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in customers' supply chains through real-time, secure operations and ongoing digital transformation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 order intake rose 10.3% to €2.985 billion, signaling demand resilience.
- H1 2026 adjusted EBIT reached €429.6 million, up from €385.0 million last year.
- Colruyt, GXO, and Siemens partnerships expand KION’s automation pipeline and reference base.
What critics are saying
- KION’s 2025 efficiency program still cut personnel costs; further Europe reductions remain probable through 2026.
- Toyota Industries, Jungheinrich, and Daifuku pressure KION on forklifts and automation pricing now.
- If Dematic misses execution on AI projects, KION loses margin leverage and automation credibility.
What makes KION Group unique
- KION pairs Linde, STILL, and Dematic with Siemens data collaboration in April 2026.
- KION deployed live physical AI pilots with GXO and NVIDIA in March 2026.
- KION’s Q2 2026 mix spans forklifts, automation, software, and services across 100 countries.
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Short interest in Kion Group (OTCMKTS:KIGRY) declines by 99.7%. August 11, 2026 Key points. * Short interest fell 99.7% to just 41 shares as of July 31, down from 14,866 shares two weeks earlier; virtually 0.0% of Kion Group's stock was sold short. * Analyst sentiment was mixed but leaned positive, with upgrades from Oddo Bhf, DZ Bank and Morgan Stanley. MarketBeat reported a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," despite a Zacks Research downgrade to "Strong Sell." * Kion Group reported quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share and revenue of $3.39 billion, exceeding analysts' $3.28 billion estimate. Shares traded at $11.79, near the lower end of their $10.26-$20.54 52-week range. * Five stocks to consider instead of Kion Group. Kion Group (OTCMKTS:KIGRY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 41 shares, a decrease of 99.7% from the July 15th total of 14,866 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 11,343 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company's stock are sold short. Analysts set new price targets. Several brokerages recently commented on KIGRY. Oddo Bhf upgraded shares of Kion Group to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Kion Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Morgan Stanley raised Kion Group to an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Kion Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy". Kion Group stock performance. Shares of KIGRY traded up $0.34 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $11.79. 3,382 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,616. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $11.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $13.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.18 billion, a PE ratio of 13.87 and a beta of 2.05. Kion Group has a 52-week low of $10.26 and a 52-week high of $20.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 0.77. Kion Group (OTCMKTS:KIGRY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter. Kion Group had a net margin of 3.36% and a return on equity of 6.33%. The firm had revenue of $3.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.28 billion. On average, equities research analysts expect that Kion Group will post 0.95 earnings per share for the current year. Kion Group company profile. Kion Group AG is a Germany-based manufacturer of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, traded over the counter in the U.S. under the ticker KIGRY. The company designs, produces and services a broad range of material handling equipment, including counterbalance trucks, warehouse and very narrow aisle trucks, pallet trucks, reach trucks, and automated guided vehicles. Kion Group also offers software and digital products to optimize warehouse management and logistical operations for customers across manufacturing, retail, distribution and e-commerce industries. Discover more Stock market holidays Market cap calculator ETF screener access The group's key brands include Linde Material Handling, STILL and Dematic. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Continue following MarketBeat Before you consider Kion Group, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Kion Group wasn't on the list. While Kion Group currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys. Learn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat. Click the link below to get your free copy.
KION Group debuts "Linde Delta" Turret truck for ultra-narrow aisle warehousing. Jul 11, 2026. The KION Group has released the Linde Delta, a specialized turret truck designed for Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) warehousing where aisles can be as tight as 1.6 meters. Traditional forklifts must turn 90 degrees to pick a pallet, requiring wide aisles. The Linde Delta utilizes a "turret" assembly where the mast and forks rotate independently of the chassis. This allows the truck to drive straight down the aisle and pick pallets from either side without turning the vehicle body. The engineering focus for the Delta was on stability and energy efficiency. The mast is mounted on a reinforced "straddle" leg design that spreads the load directly to the floor rails, eliminating the need for a heavy counterweight. This allows the truck to lift loads up to 18 meters high while maintaining a small footprint. A key innovation is the "Descent Energy Recovery" system. When the forks are lowered with a heavy load, the hydraulic oil creates resistance. In the Linde Delta, this resistance is captured by a hydraulic motor that drives a generator, feeding electricity back into the battery. This system extends the battery life by up to 30%, a critical factor in cold-store operations where changing batteries in freezing temperatures is difficult. Additionally, the operator's cab is ergonomically designed to face the direction of travel, reducing neck strain caused by twisting to see the forks in tight spaces. No Information
KION Group debuts "cold-chain hardened" Electric pallet jack for deep freeze logistics. Jun 30, 2026. KION Group, the parent company of Linde and STILL, has released a specialized version of its ETV electric pallet jack designed for deep-freeze logistics and cold storage warehouses. Standard electric forklifts face two critical failures in sub-zero environments: condensation forming on electronic sensors causes short circuits, and the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries freezes or loses capacity, forcing operators to swap batteries every 4 hours. The new "Arctic Line" pallet jack features a complete galvanic isolation of the control handle and sensors. The printed circuit boards (PCBs) are coated in a military-grade silicone conformal coating and housed in a nitrogen-purged, heated compartment within the chassis. This prevents the rapid temperature changes that occur when moving from a -30°C freezer to a 20°C loading dock from causing condensation on the electronics. Furthermore, the hydraulic system utilizes a specialized synthetic fluid with a pour point of -50°C. In standard trucks, hydraulic oil thickens in the cold, causing the lift motor to overheat and the lift speed to drop. The Arctic Line maintains full lift speed even at -35°C. The traction battery is equipped with an active heating mat that keeps the battery core at an optimal 25°C, ensuring the truck delivers full power throughout the entire shift without the need for mid-shift battery changes. By engineering the truck from the ground up for extreme cold, KION is eliminating the downtime and electronic failures that plague standard equipment in the frozen food industry. No Information
Colruyt Group to develop next-generation warehouse robots. By Dalvinder Kular 15/06/2026 Belgian retailer Colruyt Group has formed a strategic partnership with materials handling specialist KION to accelerate the development and commercial rollout of autonomous warehouse robots. As part of the agreement, Colruyt Group has sold a 70 per cent stake in its self-driving pallet truck research and development activities to KION. The retailer will retain a 30 per cent stake, while KION will become its preferred global partner for bringing the technology to market. The companies will also establish a new research and development centre, the KION Automation Center Antwerp, which will focus on developing and industrialising next-generation supply chain robotics. The partnership builds on work that began in 2023, when Colruyt Group and KION brand STILL introduced a self-driving pallet truck developed jointly by the two companies. The self-driving vehicles (SDVs) have operated in two Colruyt distribution centres for the past two years. Colruyt Group developed the software for the autonomous vehicles, while STILL supplied and integrated the hardware. "The SDVs make work in our distribution centres significantly easier," said Koen De Vos, director of supply chain at Colruyt Lowest Prices. "They navigate safely around people and obstacles and locate every pallet with remarkable precision, thanks to advanced technology. This allows our employees to focus on more complex tasks and processes that require specialised knowledge and skills." The retailer said its innovation team is now developing robotics software that combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to support future autonomous logistics operations. Colruyt Group said the transaction is expected to deliver a positive impact of around €20 million on its consolidated income statement during its 2026/27 financial year. The retailer will continue to participate in future developments through its remaining 30 per cent stake in the business.
ZIKOO, a Chinese pallet storage robot manufacturer, has secured hundreds of millions of RMB in new funding through a Series B round and an Industrial Strategic round. The Series B was led by Suzhou Capital Group with participation from existing backer Zhangjiagang Capital Group, whilst global intralogistics giant KION Group exclusively funded the strategic round. Founded in 2017, ZIKOO develops pallet storage robots including six-way shuttles and omnidirectional stacker robots. The company has achieved 70% year-over-year order growth and implemented over 500 projects globally across 20-plus industries. Overseas business now represents nearly 30% of total orders. The funding will accelerate R&D, product development and global expansion. ZIKOO has partnered with KION's Linde brand to launch an AI Smart Warehouse solution, claiming 30% improved storage space utilisation.