Material Planning Intern (Spring 2027)

The role

You will facilitate high-level planning and tactical execution for hardware material readiness. This involves collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Global Supply Management to optimize reporting and deployment.

What you will do

• Support the maintenance of Clear to Build (CTB) tracking for vital systems.
• Develop automated reporting and visibility dashboards for part shortages and shipment logistics.
• Optimize spares management by evaluating consumption patterns and proposing stocking methodologies.
• Establish standardized supplier reporting formats for capacity updates and delivery timelines.
• Iterate on scalable planning workflows and tools.

Required qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a technical discipline
• Superior analytical capabilities with a proficiency in data tools, ranging from advanced Excel to SQL or Python
• The ability to translate complex findings into clear insights for diverse internal stakeholders
• An entrepreneurial mindset characterized by a comfort with ambiguity and a drive to propose and execute solutions independently
• A genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to making an impact

Nice to have

• advanced degrees (MBA/MS)

Benefits

• relocation support
• a housing stipend
• overtime pay
• paid sick time

Before you apply

• Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine and essential goods.