Intern, Procurement and Supply Chain

Scout Motors•Novi, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are a company that respects the past and future, communities, work and play, and our customers. We empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. The Scout Motors Internship Program offers aspiring professionals hands-on experience with our teams, immersing them in the rugged SUVs and trucks landscape. Interns will be assigned meaningful projects aligned with Scout’s goals, challenging them to apply academic knowledge in real-world scenarios under the mentorship of our leaders. This program is designed for current undergraduate students who live in our local market. The program is anticipated to run mid-May to mid-August 2026, for approximately 12 weeks. Interns will be responsible for their own housing and transportation, as Scout Motors will not provide relocation or sponsorship.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a degree program for Supply Chain management, Data Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business or a similar field
Must be able to work from Novi, MI from mid-May to mid-August 2026.
Strong interest in rugged SUVs and Trucks, automotive engineering, and sustainable transportation.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced team environment.
Detail-oriented with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in tracking sourcing decisions and supplier readiness for assigned components.
Collect and validate sourcing data to support Procurement decision-making.
Communicate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Program Management, Quality) to consolidate sourcing inputs and status updates.
Monitor the progress of engineering change requests to ensure timely closure.
Analyze ECR impacts on components, timelines, and supplier schedules.
Support the preparation of reporting packages on open and aging ECRs.
Coordinate with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve data gaps or missing approvals.
Assist in forecasting parts availability for prototype and pre-production builds.
Help prepare readiness reports showing supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
Support the escalation process for high-risk parts by providing clear data and status summaries.
Participate in build readiness meetings and document action items.
Maintain dashboards and trackers for sourcing status, ECR progress, and parts readiness.
Analyze data sets to identify trends, risks, or bottlenecks affecting project timelines.
Prepare presentations and reports for management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support the Project Steering team in optimizing workflows for sourcing coordination, ECR closure, and readiness reporting.
Contribute ideas for automation, visualization, or improved documentation.
Assist with the standardization of internal templates and tools.