Supply Chain Intern: Maritime Tech & Operations Impact

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea and seeks a Supply Chain Intern to work with our team on procurement, planning, scheduling, materials management, supplier quality, development, and logistics. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and mission operations to address real supply chain challenges tied to our growth in autonomous surface vessel production.

The internship runs May–August 2027, full-time in office, and provides exposure to data

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; graduation date December 2027 or later.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with data visualization or ERP/MRP tools is a plus.
• Interest in defense, aerospace, maritime, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in supply chain, operations, or manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based either in Austin, TX, or Franklin, LA from May through August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional supply chain projects spanning procurement, planning, production scheduling, materials management, supplier quality, supplier development, commodity management, and logistics
• Assist buyers and planners with purchase order creation, expediting, and supplier follow-up to help ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials
• Help build and maintain data trackers and dashboards to monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and material shortages
• Support production scheduling efforts by helping align material availability with build plans and program timelines
• Assist with supplier quality initiatives, including tracking non-conformances, corrective action requests, and supplier scorecards
• Contribute to supplier development activities such as capacity assessments, onboarding new suppliers, and documenting supplier capabilities
• Support commodity management research, including should-cost analysis, market and spend analysis, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with shipment tracking, inbound and outbound coordination, and documentation across transportation modes
• Help analyze inventory and materials data to identify trends, shortages, or process improvement opportunities
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and present findings or recommendations from assigned projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data visualization tools

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea and seeks a Supply Chain Intern to work with our team on procurement, planning, scheduling, materials management, supplier quality, development, and logistics. You will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and mission operations to address real supply chain challenges tied to our growth in autonomous surface vessel production.

The internship runs May–August 2027, full-time in office, and provides exposure to data