Supply Chain Intern

Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is welcoming back the return of our Summer Internship Program, and we are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is full-time, on-site role, and based in Huntington Beach, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We want to invest in our interns with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. This will be a 10-week internship program, beginning on Monday, June 2nd and ending on Friday, August 15th.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Intern supports the supply chain team by assisting with key sourcing processes and activities related to aerospace project execution. The role involves analyzing supply chain performance, identifying opportunities for optimization, and contributing to the development of strategies that enhance sourcing efficiency.

The Supply Chain Intern collaborates with experienced professionals across departments and provides insights to improve operational workflows, ensuring effective execution of aerospace projects.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Assist commodity managers in organizing, planning, and executing sourcing activities.
• Review and analyze RFQ bid packages.
• Support the execution and maintenance of tracking tools (e.g., tooling tracker).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communication and alignment on project objectives and milestones.
• Contribute to the preparation of project documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and reviews to track progress, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and customer requirements to support sourcing decisions.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes and methodologies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, Supply Chain, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2024 and June 2027.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Desire to gain hands-on experience and engage with physical products

Preferred Knowledge / Skills:

• Proven leadership abilities and strong team collaboration skills.
• Track record of academic excellence and self-motivation.
• Strong passion for and interest in the aerospace industry.

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Uses judgment to make innovative decisions that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices.
• Works with supervisor to execute tasks that comply with instructions or pre-determined processes, methods, and/or practices.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Hourly Rate Transparency: $20 per hour

Schedule: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (40 hours a week)

Featured Perks:

• Paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization once graduated with your degree
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture

Salary : $20