Global Supply Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, aiming to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine, and essential goods. They design, build, and operate an autonomous logistics system, making millions of deliveries globally. The company operates on four continents and is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food. Zipline seeks practical problem solvers motivated by building systems with a direct, meaningful impact and scaling the future of logistics. The Global Supply Management Team ensures Zipline has necessary parts from suppliers worldwide in a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. This involves building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring performance to reduce supply risk. The team collaborates with design engineering, supplier industrial engineering, finance, program management, and material management to understand part design, manage supply against demand, drive cost reductions, and streamline international logistics.

As a Global Supply Management Intern, you will gain hands-on exposure to the systems, data, and supplier relationships that power Zipline’s global supply chain. You will work alongside supply managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to support sourcing, analytics, and day-to-day execution. This role is designed for a student to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in procurement, logistics, and global operations, directly supporting Zipline’s mission and building critical skills in supply chain management.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on cross-functional projects.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to dive into both strategic and tactical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and analyzing supplier performance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on supply chain metrics.
• Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes, conducting supplier research, and benchmarking costs.
• Work with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot supply issues and identify process improvements.
• Participate in supplier meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to real-world negotiations and decision-making.
• Document and standardize processes to help build scalable systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed