Supply Chain Intern

Fairbanks Morse Defense • Walpole, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Intern at Bird-Johnson, you will gain hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, process improvement, and production scheduling. You will assist with preparing, planning, issuing, and controlling production schedules, while coordinating material and supplier requirements to ensure approved materials are sourced and delivered on time to meet production goals. The internship provides practical experience in supply chain, procurement, and continuous improvement operations.

You will work with cross-functional teams and help advise management on work status and potential production, procurement, and process-related obstacles. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment and contribute to addressing scheduling, sourcing, and process improvement challenges.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to work on-site in the Walpole, Massachusetts office at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior coursework or internship experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, production planning, or process improvement/continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Infor Visual or SAP, or with other scheduling and purchasing tools.
• Exposure to basic process improvement concepts or methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules aligned with master production plans, inventory requirements, and supplier delivery commitments.
• Support coordination of material requirements to ensure a smooth and timely flow of materials to production.
• Assist with procurement activities, including reviewing purchase requisitions, creating and tracking purchase orders, and supporting on-time delivery of materials and services.
• Help monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and responsiveness, and escalate potential risks or delays to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing/procurement, and inventory control teams to address scheduling and sourcing needs and resolve conflicts.
• Work with supply chain, procurement, and production systems, including ERP tools, to ensure data accuracy and compliance with supplier commitments and contractual requirements.
• Support process improvement activities, such as documenting current processes, identifying bottlenecks, collecting and analyzing data, and suggesting ways to improve on-time delivery, reduce waste, or improve inventory accuracy.
• Help advise management on work status and potential production, procurement, and process-related obstacles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed