Supply Chain Intern: Analytics & Process Optimization

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Supply Chain focusing on day-to-day procurement operations, purchase orders, supplier coordination, and SAP data analysis to monitor cost, schedule, and quality. The role includes leading small process-improvement projects, mapping business workflows, and driving efficiency.

Preferred majors include Economics, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with strong MS Office and AI tool familiarity. U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Math/Statistics, Information Systems, and relevant technical majors such as Engineering.
• Ability to integrate business acumen with technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of AI tools including Copilot and/or ChatGPT.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Purchase order follow-up and maintenance to support Buyer activities.
• Verify accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documents tied to deliverables, monitoring performance against cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Maintain and organize procurement documentation.
• Communicate subcontract status and key updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support daily procurement operations by coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and ensure plant material needs are met.
• Gather, analyze, and report data using SAP and other business systems.
• Troubleshoot procurement challenges and build knowledge of relevant policies.
• Manage small projects aimed at improving procurement processes.
• Assist in mapping and evaluating current business processes, identifying efficiency improvements, and tracking key metrics for management reporting.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

AI tools

US citizenship

Education

Undergraduate degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Supply Chain/Logistics/Math/Statistics/IS/Engineering

Tools

Copilot/ChatGPT

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Supply Chain focusing on day-to-day procurement operations, purchase orders, supplier coordination, and SAP data analysis to monitor cost, schedule, and quality. The role includes leading small process-improvement projects, mapping business workflows, and driving efficiency.

Preferred majors include Economics, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with strong MS Office and AI tool familiarity. U.S.