Supply Chain Intern

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

This part-time internship is a learning position for a college student to gain hands-on experience across the supply chain function of an aerospace machine shop. The intern's primary assignment is supporting the Buyer responsible for outside process (OSP) suppliers that perform surface processing and other special processes on hard-metal components. With guidance from experienced team members, the intern will also learn production purchasing, MRO purchasing, and contracts administration, developing practical skills with ERP/MRP systems, supplier management, and aerospace quality and compliance requirements. The internship is scheduled around the student's class load and requires a minimum of 15 and maximum of 28 hours per week. The intern will work with an assigned mentor, participate in Purchasing staff meetings, complete and present a supply chain improvement project to management, document current procedures, and suggest improvements.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least sophomore standing.
Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related Business degree.
Must remain enrolled throughout the internship.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas, as well as Word and Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage several open items at once and follow up until closed.
Basic math and reading comprehension, including the ability to read and comprehend instructions, purchase orders, and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must meet ITAR/EAR requirements (U.S. person status) for access to export-controlled technical data.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in manufacturing, purchasing, or logistics is a plus but not required.
Interest in a career in supply chain management and a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist the OSP Buyer in preparing and entering OSP purchase orders into the ERP system.
Track open OSP orders and parts at outside processors; follow up with suppliers on status, ship dates, and past-due items.
Maintain OSP expedite and shortage reports and highlight parts at risk to the production schedule.
Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving on parts going to and returning from outside processors.
Collect and report supplier on-time delivery and quality data, including rejections, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Verify OSP cost and lead-time standards in the ERP system and flag discrepancies.
Research alternative OSP suppliers, gather quotes, and assemble bid comparisons for the Buyer's review.
Learn how materials and services are purchased to support short- and long-term production plans.
Observe buyers' use of blanket orders, volume discounts, and negotiation to make cost-effective purchases.
Learn how suppliers are qualified to meet internal standards and end-customer requirements.
Gain exposure to inventory management and project management of work transferred among suppliers.
Learn the sourcing and procurement of shop supplies, cutting tools, and miscellaneous expense items.
Learn how purchase order changes are documented to prevent mismatched invoices and how purchasing records are maintained.
Learn how vendor quality rejects are resolved to prevent recurrence.
Learn how customer purchase orders and change orders are reviewed against quotes and long-term agreements.
Observe customer order entry in the ERP system and use of customer portals to receive orders and download forecasts.
Gain awareness of contract terms and compliance requirements, including FAR, DFARS, EAR, and ITAR flowdowns.
Work with an assigned mentor and participate in Purchasing staff meetings.
Complete a supply chain improvement project and present the results to management.
Document current procedures and suggest improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.