Aerospace Supply Chain Intern - Direct Materials & SOPs

Hermeus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days sick leave

Office lunches

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of Hermeus’ supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. This internship focuses on building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable vehicle builds.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April). Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience supporting direct materials procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills especially related to cost and payment terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility.
• Familiarity with procurement/ERP systems.
• Enthusiasm for aviation and Hermeus’s mission.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing activities for direct materials, helping ensure timely delivery of components for vehicle programs.
• Conduct supplier gap analysis and help build and refine our approved supplier list.
• Assist in developing and documenting supply chain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support development and maintenance of standard parts lists (Min/Max) to improve sourcing efficiency and cost control.
• Help create templates and frameworks for supplier audits and quarterly business reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals.
• Contribute to process improvements that prepare the organization for scaled production and qualification.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or related field

GPA 3.0 or above

Tools

Procurement/ERP systems

Job description

Hermeus is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern to support direct materials procurement and help shape the foundation of Hermeus’ supply chain as we scale toward production and qualification. This internship focuses on building systems, strengthening supplier infrastructure, and preparing our supply chain for repeatable vehicle builds.

Spring: Around 16 weeks (January - April). Summer: Around 12 weeks (May - August).