About the role#
Novanta is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to join the Motors business unit in Rocklin, California. This role offers hands-on experience with daily purchasing, planning, and supply chain operations. You will support procurement processes, inventory management, and supplier performance tracking while working alongside cross-functional teams.
What you'll do#
- Support non-inventory purchasing and track deliveries.
- Assist with vendor setup procedures.
- Track supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, lead time, and responsiveness.
- Analyze costs and spending for electronic components and PCBA.
- Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and consumption trends.
- Review demand versus supply through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) analysis.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
- Contribute to process improvements focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
- Collect data and report on supply chain metrics.
- Assist with special projects and other initiatives as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent completion of a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- A basic understanding of supply chain concepts like planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Good communication skills in English.
Location & details#
- Location: Rocklin, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Novanta Inc.
Novanta Inc. supplies core technology solutions to medical, life science, and industrial original equipment manufacturers. The company focuses on precision medicine, robotics, automation, and advanced surgery. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the organization operates as a public company. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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