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Intern, Supply Chain Management, Summer 2026 at Heron Power · Scotts…
InternshipOn-siteScotts Valley, CA
Skills
supply chain managementsupplier selectionanalytical skillsexcelsqlpythonpowerbipurchasing processesmanufacturing methodserp systemssupplier quality management
Job Description
Summary: Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers and supply chain managers to develop and source advanced power electronics systems, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to key product development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development and sourcing of advanced power conversion systems
- Assist in vendor selection by preparing and analyzing RFI, RFP, and RFQ documents
- Collaborate with senior engineers to translate product requirements into clear operational needs for vendors
- Build should-cost models and contribute to vendor negotiations by conducting cost optimization analyses
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, other engineering, or a related field
- Good understanding of supplier selection and management best practices
- Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel
- Familiarity with purchasing processes, manufacturing methods, ERP systems, and supplier quality management tools
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Eagerness to learn and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, and PowerBI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior internship or project experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or procurement in electrical and power conversion systems is a plus
- Interest in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, datacenter power architectures and/or industrial electrification
- Undergraduate coursework focused on mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Required Skills: Supply Chain Management, Supplier selection, Analytical skills, Excel, SQL, Python, PowerBI, Purchasing processes, Manufacturing methods, ERP systems, Supplier quality management
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer