About the role#
As a Supply Chain Intern, you will rotate through planning, logistics, and procurement. You will gain hands-on experience by working on real projects and business challenges. This role offers exposure to different areas of the business and helps you identify where your strengths fit within a global supply chain.
What you'll do#
- Track production plans against actuals at plants and co-packers to flag shortfalls early.
- Build and maintain inventory and week-of-supply reports for key items.
- Support supply and demand reviews by pulling data, updating trackers, and following up on action items.
- Monitor inbound ocean containers and domestic freight from booking through delivery to distribution centers.
- Manage import documents and timelines, including COAs, shipping documents, and customs holds.
- Analyze freight costs, transit times, and carrier performance to identify savings or address recurring problems.
- Assist the buying team with supplier data, price tracking, and purchase order follow-up.
- Compare supplier quotes and capacity for packaging, ingredients, and co-pack production.
- Prepare materials for supplier meetings and negotiations.
- Manage one cross-functional project from start to finish and present your findings to supply chain leadership.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or completed a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Interest in building a career in supply chain.
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
- Proactive, organized approach with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with suppliers, plants, and internal teams.
- Ability to adapt quickly as business needs and priorities change.
- Curiosity about the causes of supply chain challenges and how decisions affect cost and operations.
- Power BI and SQL experience are bonuses.
- Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Term: Rolling.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes sick-flex time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA, life and disability insurance, 401K with employer match, and WellHub membership.
About Bumble Bee Foods
Bumble Bee Foods produces and markets a variety of seafood and protein products. The company operates in the United States, Canada, and over 50 other global markets. It was founded in 1899 and maintains its headquarters in San Diego, California. The business employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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