Global Supply Management Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Global Supply Management Team

The Global Supply Management Team ensures that Zipline has the parts it needs from suppliers around the world in a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective way. We build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to reduce supply risk. The team also works closely with the design engineering, supplier industrial engineering, finance, program management, and material management teams to understand part design, manage supply against demand, drive cost reductions, and streamline logistics across international markets.

The Role

As a Global Supply Management Intern, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the systems, data, and supplier relationships that power Zipline’s global supply chain. You’ll work alongside supply managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to support sourcing, analytics, and day-to-day execution. This role is perfect for a student to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in procurement, logistics, and global operations.

Your work will directly support Zipline’s mission to deliver essential goods and services across the world while building critical skills in supply chain management.

What You'll Do

• Assist in tracking and analyzing supplier performance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on supply chain metrics.
• Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes, conducting supplier research, and benchmarking costs.
• Work with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot supply issues and identify process improvements.
• Participate in supplier meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to real-world negotiations and decision-making.
• Document and standardize processes to help build scalable systems.

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on cross-functional projects.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to dive into both strategic and tactical tasks.

What Else You Should Know

Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May/June 2027 to August/September 2027.