Supply Business Management Operations… at Space Kinetic… · El Segundo

Summary: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. They are seeking a motivated Business Management/Operations Intern to support daily operational activities in a fast-paced aerospace environment, specifically in supply management and operations. This internship is designed for a senior-level management student interested in gaining practical experience across purchasing support and operational coordination. Responsibilities: - Support purchasing follow-up and order tracking - Help monitor delivery schedules and communicate with vendors as needed - Assist with maintaining purchasing spreadsheets and internal tracking tools - Support receiving coordination and follow-up on open orders - Help organize vendor records, quotes, and purchasing documentation - Assist with meeting scheduling and internal coordination when needed - Support basic operational reporting and status updates - Work closely with internal teams to help track priorities and open action items Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or General Studies from an accredited college or university - Support purchasing follow-up and order tracking - Help monitor delivery schedules and communicate with vendors as needed - Assist with maintaining purchasing spreadsheets and internal tracking tools - Support receiving coordination and follow-up on open orders - Help organize vendor records, quotes, and purchasing documentation - Assist with meeting scheduling and internal coordination when needed - Support basic operational reporting and status updates - Work closely with internal teams to help track priorities and open action items - To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication - Eagerness to learn in a startup environment - Ability to work independently and ask good questions - Strong follow-up habits - Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus Required Skills: Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Support, Order Tracking, Delivery Schedule Monitoring, Vendor Communication, Spreadsheet Management, Operational Reporting, Meeting Scheduling, Internal Coordination, Analytical Skills, Calmness Under Pressure, Commitment to Follow-through, Creative Thinking