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Supply Chain Operations Intern
Northwoodspace
Torrance, CAFresher6h agovia Ashby
About Northwood
Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company building a global network of phased array ground stations.
Role
We are seeking a Supply Chain Operations Intern to join our team for the summer in 2027. This is a technical, hands-on role focused on ensuring satellite ground station manufacturing and deployment run smoothly. You will work with complex supply chain systems, track components, and optimize processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support procurement, sourcing, and order tracking for high-tech components.
- Monitor inventory, analyze trends, and help optimize stock.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure materials meet specifications and quality standards.
- Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and logistics data.
- Assist in building dashboards, reports, and automated tracking systems.
- Help implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and mitigate operational risks.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excel proficiency
- Experience with dashboards or data visualization tools is a plus
Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Passion for space technology, manufacturing, and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries.
- Experience with ERP Systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP).
- Proficient in SQL or advanced competency in MS Excel.
- Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.