Supply Chain Assistant Intern

Generac Power Systems • Santa Monica, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Assistant Intern will support our supply chain team in the procurement, planning, and logistics activities required to deliver next generation clean energy hardware products. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student to gain real-world experience in supply chain operations within a fast-paced clean energy environment. Generac is hiring a Supply Chain Assistant Intern to join our supply chain team in Santa Monica, CA. In this role, you will support day-to-day procurement, planning, and supplier communication activities for our clean energy product line. You will work directly with experienced supply chain professionals and contribute to the operational work that brings clean energy products from suppliers to production. If you enjoy structure, problem-solving, and seeing how products move through a real supply chain, we encourage you to apply. This internship is 5 days a week on-site in Santa Monica, CA.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to follow processes consistently and learn new systems quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) through coursework or prior internship.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools beyond Excel (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Interest in clean energy technology or hardware manufacturing.
• Prior internship, co-op, or project experience in a business or operations environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a a curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support purchase order creation, tracking, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Help maintain accurate inventory data and item records in ERP systems.
• Assist with material expediting and supplier communication.
• Track on-time delivery, supplier performance, and outstanding orders.
• Support procurement and planning teams with data analysis and reporting.
• Help prepare dashboards and reports on inventory, lead times, and supplier metrics.
• Document supply chain processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Take ownership of a defined project that delivers tangible value to the team by the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern