Aerospace Supply Chain Intern: ERP & Contracts Learning

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Tacoma is offering a part‑time Supply Chain Intern position to provide hands‑on experience across the purchasing and supplier management functions of an aerospace machine shop.

You will support the Buyer responsible for outside process (OSP) suppliers, learn ERP/MRP workflows, and gain exposure to contracts administration and quality/compliance requirements. This is a mentored learning role with flexible scheduling around classes.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university with sophomore standing.
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related business field.
• Must remain enrolled throughout the internship.
• Prior manufacturing, purchasing, or logistics experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the OSP Buyer in preparing and entering OSP purchase orders into the ERP system.
• Track open OSP orders and parts at outside processors; follow up with suppliers on status, ship dates, and past‑due items.
• Maintain OSP expedite and shortage reports; highlight parts at risk to the production schedule.
• Coordinate with Shipping/Receiving on parts going out to and returning from outside processors.
• Collect and report supplier on‑time delivery and quality data (rejections, non‑conformances, corrective actions).
• Verify OSP cost and lead‑time standards in the ERP system and flag discrepancies.
• Research alternative OSP suppliers, gather quotes, and assemble bid comparisons for the Buyer's review.
• Learn how materials and services are purchased to support production plans and general procurement.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Sophomore Standing

Supply Chain Major

Job description

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Tacoma is offering a part‑time Supply Chain Intern position to provide hands‑on experience across the purchasing and supplier management functions of an aerospace machine shop.

You will support the Buyer responsible for outside process (OSP) suppliers, learn ERP/MRP workflows, and gain exposure to contracts administration and quality/compliance requirements. This is a mentored learning role with flexible scheduling around classes.