Inventory Operations Summer 2026 Intern
About The Position
We are seeking an Inventory Operations Intern to join our team. This role is crucial for managing returned equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials are prepared for installation teams. This full-time summer internship, approximately 40 hours per week from mid-May to mid-August 2026, offers hands-on experience in operations, logistics, and inventory management at our Buhler, KS headquarters. A typical day involves organizing returned equipment, prioritizing testing and processing, logging inventory, preparing items for vendor returns, or coordinating shipments. A significant portion of the internship will focus on clearing a backlog of returned equipment by sorting, testing, and documenting each item to ensure accuracy. The intern will also support the team with basic documentation and operational tasks, thereby enabling the broader team to focus on more complex technical work. By the end of the summer, the intern will have directly contributed to improving inventory processes and supporting the teams that maintain our network.
Requirements
- High school or college student with a willingness to take on hands-on work and support a high-volume equipment backlog
- Experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized
- Ability to manage tasks independently and follow through to completion
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to lift and move equipment as needed (light to moderate lifting)
- Ability to work on-site in Buhler, KS for the duration of the internship
Nice To Haves
- Interest in operations, supply chain, logistics, or technology
- Previous experience in a warehouse, inventory, or technical environment
- Familiarity with tracking systems or basic inventory processes
- Curiosity about how technology and infrastructure come together behind the scenes
Responsibilities
- Sort, test, and log returned equipment into inventory systems
- Identify and isolate defective or non-functional equipment
- Initiate Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs) with vendors and manufacturers
- Package and ship equipment according to vendor requirements
- Track RMA progress and ensure timely resolution (replacement or credit)
- Maintain accurate records of inventory activity, including failure rates and tracking data
- Assist with inventory organization and ensure equipment is ready for field installations
- Support documentation of lower-tier operational tickets to assist the broader team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
