About the role#
Saab is seeking two students to join the Supplier Program Management team for a combined Spring and Summer 2027 Co-Op. This full-time assignment runs from January through early August. You will work alongside Supplier Program Managers to gain hands-on experience in defense manufacturing, supply chain operations, and program execution. This role involves direct collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance, material requirements, and risk mitigation.
What you'll do#
- Monitor supplier delivery, schedule, quality, and cost performance.
- Support supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Track past-due purchase orders, supplier commitments, and recovery actions.
- Assist with supplier corrective actions and delivery recovery planning.
- Review purchase order commitments against supplier production schedules.
- Support the alignment of supplier schedules with program Integrated Master Schedules.
- Identify potential material shortages, schedule risks, and delivery constraints.
- Participate in program and supplier meetings to track milestones and action items.
- Assist with material forecasting, purchase order tracking, and financial reporting.
- Support the reconciliation of supplier delivery forecasts with program requirements.
- Identify potential cost and schedule variances.
- Develop reporting tools to improve visibility into supplier and program performance.
- Support supplier risk assessments and mitigation tracking.
- Analyze performance trends to identify recurring issues.
- Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
- Recommend improvements to reporting, standard work, and operating processes.
- Work with Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
- Participate in supplier and internal program reviews.
- Support data collection and action-item follow-up.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an Associate or Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Prior internship experience is preferred.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Location & details#
- Locations: East Syracuse, New York, or Grayling, Michigan.
- Term: Spring and Summer 2027 (January through early August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $18.24 - $20.27 per hour, plus a sign-on bonus for students residing outside the typical commuting distance.
About Saab
Saab is a defense and security company based in Stockholm. It designs and maintains systems for aeronautics, weapons, sensors, and underwater operations. The organization operates globally and supports the defense capabilities of several nations. It employs over 21,000 people.
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