Global Supply Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Zipline • South San Francisco, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Management Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the systems, data, and supplier relationships that support Zipline’s global supply chain. The intern will work alongside supply managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to assist with sourcing, analytics, and day-to-day execution. The role is intended for a student applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges in procurement, logistics, and global operations. The work will support Zipline’s mission to deliver essential goods and services while developing skills in supply chain management.

The Global Supply Management Team ensures reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective access to parts from suppliers around the world. It maintains supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, monitors supplier performance, and works with design engineering, supplier industrial engineering, finance, program management, and material management to understand part design, manage supply against demand, reduce costs, and streamline international logistics.

This is a full-time, in-person internship at Zipline’s South San Francisco office. Summer 2027 interns will work from May/June 2027 to August/September 2027. The hourly rate is $37. Additional benefits may include relocation support, a housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other benefits where applicable and subject to local requirements.

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.
• Comfort working with spreadsheets such as Excel or Google Sheets.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work on cross-functional projects.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, and willingness to handle both strategic and tactical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze supplier performance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on supply chain metrics.
• Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes, researching suppliers, 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 negotiations and decision-making.
• Document and standardize processes to help build scalable systems.

Benefits

• Relocation support may be available.
• A housing stipend may be available.
• Overtime pay may be available.
• Paid sick time may be available.
• Other benefits may be available where applicable and subject to local requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern