Supply Chain Co-Op

Ultralife Corporation • Village of Newark, NY

11d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Gain hands-on, high-impact experience within a global defense, medical, and technology manufacturing environment. This co-op role is fully integrated into our operational purchasing team, offering exposure to global supplier networks, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, and real-world supply chain problem solving. Available for start ASAP through Fall session.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must have completed at least 2 years of coursework.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (ability to utilize VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and logical formulas for data manipulation is strongly preferred).
• Strong comfort level with data systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to professionalize communications when interacting with global external suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Strong detail orientation with the ability to balance day-to-day tactical tasks while executing root-cause analysis for inventory or delivery issues.

Nice To Haves

• Direct exposure to ERP/MRP logic (such as Syspro, SAP, Oracle) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a plus, though training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in generating, processing, and modifying purchase orders within the corporate ERP system (Syspro) based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demand signals and independent requisitions.
• Track and monitor open purchase orders to identify potential component shortages. Proactively contact external suppliers to confirm ship dates, update the ERP system, and escalate material risks to prevent manufacturing downtime.
• Assist in managing routine supplier relations, requesting and analyzing quotes for new or modified parts, and executing request-for-quote (RFQ) documentation.
• Support inventory control activities, including analyzing slow-moving inventory, updating min-max stocking levels, and ensuring accuracy of master data records (e.g. component pricing, standard lead times, and manufacturing BOMs).
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, receiving/warehouse teams, and engineering to assist in the administration of non-conforming material dispositions and Material Review Board (MRB) administrative closure.
• Participate in lean/six-sigma procurement initiatives, analyze supplier performance metrics, and contribute data to departmental supplier scorecards.

Benefits

• Direct insight into high-compliance global manufacturing (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 environments).
• Practical mastery of industrial MRP execution and inventory management strategies (Kanban, Just-In-Time).
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, commercial contract awareness, and international logistics workflows.
• Mentorship from senior supply chain leadership and hands-on professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree