About the role#
We are hiring an Associate Planner Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Melbourne, Florida. You will work within our planning team to support project delivery and supply chain operations.
What you'll do#
- Manage communication between planning, project accounting, and project management teams to keep project charts and estimates accurate.
- Draft documentation to track material deliveries and supply chain activity.
- Consolidate demand and generate purchase requisitions based on the Master Production Schedule.
- Update manufacturing build plans daily.
- Identify critical parts or issues that could delay production goals.
- Coordinate engineering changes with the purchasing and production departments.
- Prepare reports for management, program offices, and customer visits.
- Oversee the disposition of obsolete materials.
- Represent company values and culture in your daily work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in a 4-year Business Administration program, or active enrollment in an MBA program.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to switch between tasks and projects as priorities shift.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of standard office procedures.
- Ability to listen and work effectively within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Duration: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in 1969, the firm provides technology for national security customers and allies. It specializes in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power systems. The company employs over 6,500 people.
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