Inventory Operations Summer 2026 Intern

Ideatek • Buhler, KS

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Operations Intern will play a key part in managing returned equipment, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring materials are ready for installation teams. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in operations, logistics, and inventory management. This is a full-time summer internship position, approximately 40 hours per week, from mid-May to mid-August 2026, located at the Buhler, KS headquarters. The intern will organize returned equipment, prioritize testing, sorting, or processing, log inventory into the system, prepare items for return to vendors, and coordinate shipments. A significant portion of the time will be dedicated to working through a backlog of returned equipment, ensuring accuracy and accountability through sorting, testing, and documenting. The intern will also support the team with basic documentation and operational tasks, contributing to improved inventory processes and supporting the teams that maintain the 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
• Detail-oriented – You take pride in accuracy and catching the small things
• Reliable and accountable – You follow through on tasks and take ownership of your work
• Adaptable – You can shift priorities based on business needs
• Team-oriented – You enjoy supporting others and contributing to shared goals
• Self-motivated – You don’t need constant direction to stay productive

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees