Supply Chain Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Role

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 to support the supply chain team on project-based assignments. This role will involve working with engineering, operations, quality, and mission operations to address supply chain challenges related to autonomous surface vessel production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional supply chain projects covering 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 ensure timely 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 aligning 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, such as 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with data visualization or ERP/MRP tools is a plus.
• Interest in defense, aerospace, maritime, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) from May through August 2027.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be a "U.S. Person" (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or certain protected asylees/refugees) if the role requires access to export-controlled information.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally.