MRP Internship: Material Planning & Scheduling

United-Launch-Alliance-; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance seeks a Materials Requirements Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Decatur, AL site. You’ll gain hands-on experience planning material flow, scheduling, and meeting production requirements as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include converting plans to orders, tracking progress, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the ability to work full-time for the summer while enrolled in a relevant program.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum college GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and monitor material flow from requirement identification to end-user delivery.
• Action and resolve exception messages to maintain schedule adherence.
• Define raw material scheduling requirements from engineering specs and production schedules.
• Incorporate engineering change activities into planning processes.
• Monitor and reconcile supply chain disruptions throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develop strategies and track progress for cost-savings initiatives.
• Create and maintain valid material and capacity plans.
• Validate and convert planned orders to production orders or purchase requisitions.
• Ensure orders are completed on schedule; balance supply and demand.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Enrollment Fall 2027

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

United Launch Alliance seeks a Materials Requirements Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Decatur, AL site. You’ll gain hands-on experience planning material flow, scheduling, and meeting production requirements as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include converting plans to orders, tracking progress, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the ability to work full-time for the summer while enrolled in a relevant program.