Supply Chain Summer Intern

Draper • Cambridge, MA

1d • $20 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Opportunity for an Intern candidate to work in a business environment and participate in the various stages of material planning, production, and property management to gain an understanding of the processes and procedures used in maintaining compliance with government regulations. A successful candidate will thrive working cross-functionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s / master’s degree program.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to ever-changing environments, risks, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Requires a High School diploma and must be enrolled in an undergraduate program
• Strong computer skills related to system data entry and reporting
• Excellent customer service skills and able to communicate effectively
• Self-directed learner comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support Draper’s material inventory management process as related to inventory control and production planning
• Provide analytical and material planner support throughout the various production stages to include purchasing, expediting, managing the kitting for assembly, along with generation of the assembly order data pack
• Assist with inventory control, data monitoring and cycle counts as well as analyzing obsolete and excess inventory
• Production planning and analyzing material availability for assembly orders
• Physical inventory of government and Draper owned equipment
• Record creation and physical Identification/tagging of equipment
• Movement tracking, reports, and metrics development
• Co-op will rotate working between multiple groups within Department to ensure a base knowledge set is experienced for comprehensive professional development.
• Provide assistance to a team, including, but not limited to, clerical duties, processing paperwork, customer service or performing data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED