Supply Chain Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Saronic is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for project-based assignments across procurement, planning, production scheduling, materials management, supplier quality and development, commodity management, and logistics. The intern will work with the supply chain team and partner with engineering, operations, quality, and mission operations to address supply chain challenges associated with the growth of autonomous surface vessel production. This is a full-time, in-office role (40 hours per week) based in either Austin, Texas, or Franklin, Louisiana, from May through August 2027. The role requires access to export-controlled information or items and, if based in the United States, requires U.S. Person status as defined by U.S. law. Saronic states that it does not discriminate on legally prohibited grounds and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
- Must meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to export-controlled information or items if the role is based in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with data visualization or ERP/MRP tools.
- Interest in defense, aerospace, maritime, or advanced manufacturing industries.
- Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional supply chain projects spanning procurement, planning, production scheduling, materials management, supplier quality, supplier development, commodity management, and logistics.
- Assist buyers and planners with purchase order creation, expediting, and supplier follow-up to help ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials.
- Build and maintain data trackers and dashboards to monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and material shortages.
- Support production scheduling by helping align material availability with build plans and program timelines.
- Assist with supplier quality initiatives, including tracking non-conformances, corrective action requests, and supplier scorecards.
- Contribute to supplier development activities, including capacity assessments, onboarding new suppliers, and documenting supplier capabilities.
- Support commodity management research, including should-cost analysis, market and spend analysis, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with shipment tracking, inbound and outbound coordination, and documentation across transportation modes.
- Analyze inventory and materials data to identify trends, shortages, or process improvement opportunities.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and present findings or recommendations from assigned projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
