Materials & Supply Chain Intern — Real Projects & Mentorship

Innovation Associates, Inc.; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on real projects with industry‑up

Mentorship and networking

Resume support

Job summary

Innovation Associates, Inc. is offering a 10-week Supply Chain Operations Internship in Johnson City, NY.

The intern will support materials planning, purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory management while learning from cross-functional teams across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to cost reduction and on-time delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Strong communication, organization and data analysis skills.
• Willingness to learn and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material requirements, inventory, and open purchase orders to ensure material availability.
• Assist with purchasing by creating and tracking purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times impacting production.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on order status.
• Support inventory management and identify excess or obsolete materials.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communicator

Collaborative team member

Detail-oriented

Numbers and data analysis

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Pursuing related degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

AI assistance tools

Job description

Innovation Associates, Inc. is offering a 10-week Supply Chain Operations Internship in Johnson City, NY.

The intern will support materials planning, purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory management while learning from cross-functional teams across purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance. The role emphasizes hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to cost reduction and on-time delivery goals.