About the role#
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in Austin. This role offers hands-on experience across procurement, planning, supplier management, inventory, and logistics. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to support production and company growth.
What you'll do#
- Support daily supply chain activities including procurement, planning, and inventory management.
- Assist the team with purchase orders, order tracking, and supplier follow-up.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.
- Monitor material availability to identify potential shortages or production risks.
- Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems.
- Perform inventory analysis, cycle counts, and accuracy initiatives.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and supplier performance metrics.
- Assist with sourcing tasks like supplier research and cost comparisons.
- Help with production planning and material readiness for upcoming builds.
- Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to track changing material requirements.
- Support new product introduction and supply chain readiness.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing lead times and improving material flow.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and present project results to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work with data to identify trends or discrepancies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard productivity tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Self-motivated with a desire to take ownership of assignments.
- Strong interest in manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.
- Previous internship or work experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory, or logistics is preferred.
- Experience with Excel functions such as PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and formulas.
- Exposure to ERP/MRP systems like Odoo, NetSuite, or SAP.
- Familiarity with purchasing, production planning, or supplier management.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
About Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems builds robotic solutions for the defense and national security sectors. The company develops hardware and software for robotic weapon stations. It integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the precision of weapon systems. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm also operates an office in Alexandria, Virginia. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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