About the role#
As a Supply Chain Expediter Intern, you will support the Expediting team in monitoring supplier progress. You will help ensure equipment and materials are delivered on time and in alignment with project requirements. This role provides practical experience in supply chain execution, supplier communication, and cross-functional project support.
What you'll do#
- Assist Expeditors with monitoring supplier progress against purchase order requirements, contractual milestones, and project delivery dates.
- Collect, review, and update supplier status information, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, shipping, and delivery milestones.
- Support routine follow-up with suppliers to obtain current schedules, progress updates, recovery plans, and required documentation.
- Help identify potential schedule delays, missing information, and delivery risks for escalation.
- Maintain accurate expediting notes, reports, trackers, and records in project systems.
- Prepare status reports and communicate updates to Procurement, Material Management, Project Controls, and project teams.
- Participate in supplier status meetings and internal coordination meetings, documenting action items.
- Support the review of supplier schedules and progress information for completeness.
- Develop knowledge of purchase orders, supplier documentation, logistics coordination, and the overall project supply chain process.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain or Procurement is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Overland Park, Kansas.
- The term is rolling.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch provides engineering services across multiple sectors. The company operates as a privately held organization with over 10,000 employees. It maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1915, the firm focuses on projects including security.
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