Intern - Supply Operations (Summer 2027)

Alaska Airlines • SeaTac, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Alaska Airlines is hiring a Supply Operations intern for summer 2027. Interns work on visible projects across the airline’s business and have opportunities to network with employees and leaders through intern events and programming. The internship is full-time for 12 weeks, with two program timelines available to accommodate different academic calendars. It is located in SeaTac, Washington; candidates who do not already live in the internship city must relocate for the duration of the internship. The internship is intended to provide skill development and work experience and does not guarantee employment after it ends.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Have strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have at least one semester or quarter remaining after the internship.
• Have achieved junior or higher academic standing at the time of application.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, academic project, or coursework related to supply chain, procurement, or material management.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, or with databases.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and across multiple stakeholders.
• Interest in aviation, aerospace, or transportation industries.
• Exposure to project management concepts or tools such as MS Project, Asana, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Document and standardize key Supply processes, create TRAX quick reference guides, and develop packaging standards to support consistent operations and training.
• Evaluate warehouse layout, storage practices, labeling, and inventory discrepancy trends to improve organization and material control.
• Analyze domestic and international shipping processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements for efficient material movement and AOG response.
• Develop a structured training framework, including onboarding, competency tracking, and cross-training pathways for Supply employees.
• Convert manual processes to digital tools and create self-paced learning resources to improve efficiency and training effectiveness.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Travel benefits begin on day one.
• Up to six employee choice travel credits.

What This Job Offers

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