Supply Chain Internship - Spring 2027

The role

This person will manage the movement of goods, services, and information to improve efficiency and reduce costs. You will work on inventory operations, supplier quality, purchasing, planning, and data analytics.

What you will do

• Improve the flow of materials from receiving to kitting and internal use
• Define and audit quality requirements with suppliers
• Source and lead RFQ efforts
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Improve systems for data integrity and lead time tracking
• Improve lead time accuracy and BOM completeness to support MRP system
• Create metrics, dashboards, and reports to support supply chain decision-making

Required qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new technical or operational concepts
• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Nice to have

• Coursework in Manufacturing (machining or materials)
• Coursework in Operations or Supply Chain Management
• Coursework in Data Analytics (SQL or Python)
• Coursework in Production Control or MRP concepts
• Coursework in Statistics and Engineering labs
• Experience or interest in SQL, Python, or coding for analytics
• Participation in relevant extracurriculars (e.g., Formula SAE, CubeSat teams)
• Familiarity with BOMs, RFQs, and supplier communications

Benefits

• Housing stipend for interns relocating to the area
• Commuter benefit to support local transportation
• Paid observed holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Up to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible
• Up to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible
• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

Before you apply

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

About the company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.