About the role#
Stratolaunch is seeking a Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027 to support our operations team in Mojave, California. This role provides hands-on experience in procurement, aircraft parts logistics, inventory control, and vendor coordination, which are essential to maintaining our operational readiness.
What you'll do#
- Assist with creating and processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, components, tooling, and indirect supplies.
- Support buyers in obtaining supplier quotes, confirming lead times, and tracking order status.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and supplier documentation within the ERP system.
- Review open purchase orders to identify potential material shortages, late deliveries, and other supply risks.
- Assist with expediting critical materials to support production schedules.
- Support receiving activities by verifying incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, certifications, and inspection requirements.
- Label, document, and route received materials to inspection, stock, production, or quarantine areas.
- Prepare domestic and international shipments, including packaging, documentation, carrier coordination, and tracking.
- Investigate shipping discrepancies, damaged goods, incorrect quantities, and missing documentation.
- Support supplier communication regarding order acknowledgments, delivery schedules, quality documentation, and corrective actions.
- Maintain supplier performance data, including on-time delivery, quality performance, lead times, and responsiveness.
- Participate in supplier review meetings and assist with follow-up actions.
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory activities, and reconciliation of inventory variances.
- Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning for critical materials and consumables.
- Support material movement and warehouse organization to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Strong interest in supply chain operations within aerospace, manufacturing, defense, or other regulated industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, or Oracle is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with procurement, warehouse, quality, production, engineering, and supplier teams.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint and Word.
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Mojave, California.
- The role may involve work in both an office setting and a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- You may be required to safely handle, move, and organize materials in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
- This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
About Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch designs and manufactures aerospace vehicles and technologies. The company operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. It focuses on hypersonic vehicle research and reliable access to space. Based in Mojave, California, the firm has operated since 2011. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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