Supply Chain Intern: Optimize Inventory & Partnerships

Rocket Lab Corp.; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Stock purchase program

Flexible schedule

Free meals

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Supply Chain Intern at its Silver Spring, MD site. The role supports inventory optimization, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation to balance availability with working capital and freight costs.

You’ll work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and participate in intern events to develop professionally. You will be enrolled in a relevant degree program with a GPA of 3.0+ and have at least one semester remaining.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate program in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Operations Management with at least one semester remaining.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of supply chain.
• Ambiguity-tolerant team player who can lead development projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge in a fast-paced team to solve real supply chain challenges.
• Support inventory optimization and supplier relationship activities.
• Develop cross-functional collaboration to balance availability with working capital.
• Attend 1:1 mentoring sessions and participate in tech talks and intern events.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Engineering or Supply Chain or Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Supply Chain Intern at its Silver Spring, MD site. The role supports inventory optimization, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation to balance availability with working capital and freight costs.

You’ll work closely with mentors, apply engineering concepts, and participate in intern events to develop professionally. You will be enrolled in a relevant degree program with a GPA of 3.0+ and have at least one semester remaining.