Supply Chain Intern

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Supply Chain Intern

As a Supply Chain Intern at Bird-Johnson, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, process improvement, and production scheduling processes. You will play a key role in assisting with the preparation, planning, issuance, and control of production schedules while coordinating material and supplier requirements to ensure that approved materials are sourced and delivered on time to meet production goals. This internship is designed to provide practical experience in supply chain, procurement, and continuous improvement operations and help you develop valuable skills for your future career.

Dream Big and Make an Impact

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional teams whilst also working to advise management of the status of work and to overcome potential production, procurement, and process-related obstacles.

At Bird-Johnson, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Bird-Johnson has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas. Bird-Johnson is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Key Accountabilities:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and contribute to overcoming production, procurement, and process improvement challenges while learning from experienced professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Assist in developing and maintaining production schedules to align with master production plans, inventory requirements, and supplier delivery commitments.

• Support the coordination of material requirements to ensure a smooth and timely flow of materials to production.

• Assist with procurement activities such as reviewing purchase requisitions, helping to create and track purchase orders, and supporting on-time delivery of materials and services.

• Help monitor supplier performance (e.g., delivery, quality, responsiveness) and escalate potential risks or delays to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including quality assurance, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing/procurement, and inventory control, to address scheduling and sourcing needs and resolve conflicts.

• Work with supply chain, procurement, and production systems, including ERP tools, to ensure data accuracy and compliance with supplier commitments and contractual requirements.

• Support basic process improvement activities (e.g., documenting current-state processes, identifying bottlenecks, collecting and analyzing data, and suggesting improvement ideas to enhance on-time delivery, reduce waste, or improve inventory accuracy).

Basic Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen.

• Ability to work on-site in the Walpole, MA office at least three days per week

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior coursework or internship experience in supply chain management, logistics, procurement, production planning, or process improvement/continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Infor Visual, SAP) or other scheduling and purchasing tools.

• Exposure to basic process improvement concepts or methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled