Global Supply Chain Intern: Build & Optimize ESS Sourcing

peakenergy.com; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Energy Technologies Inc. in Burlingame, CA, invites you to join the ESS Supply Chain team as a Global Supply Chain Management Intern for Spring 2027.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, logistics planning, and supplier engagement for our next-generation sodium-ion battery program. As an intern, you will support NPI builds, track material readiness, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to help launch and scale a cutting-edge product.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with proficiency in Excel or data analysis tools.
• Interest in clean tech, energy storage, and domestic manufacturing policy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-starter with willingness to dive into ambiguity and solve problems.
• Prior internship or project experience in supply chain, operations, or procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of supply chain strategies for ESS components.
• Conduct supplier research and help draft RFIs/RFQs for critical components.
• Support supplier onboarding, including vetting, qualification, and data management.
• Support NPI builds by tracking material readiness, managing build plans, and ensuring CTB status.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams.
• Assist with logistics planning and cost optimization for international and domestic shipments.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Peak Energy Technologies Inc. in Burlingame, CA, invites you to join the ESS Supply Chain team as a Global Supply Chain Management Intern for Spring 2027.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, logistics planning, and supplier engagement for our next-generation sodium-ion battery program. As an intern, you will support NPI builds, track material readiness, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to help launch and scale a cutting-edge product.