Supply Chain Internship

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support the Supply Chain Department in purchasing and sourcing activities. This role offers hands-on experience in sourcing strategy, supplier outreach, and procurement operations within a fast-paced engineering environment.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams on multiple projects, tailoring your experience to areas of interest and gaining exposure that builds foundational skills for a future career in supply chain.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts; willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and follow-up with suppliers.
• Support supplier communication and help resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Collect, organize, and analyze supply chain data for reporting and process improvement.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Production) to support operational needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing cost.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit:

Optronics

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

Position Profile

The Supply Chain Intern will support the Supply Chain Department in a variety of purchasing and sourcing activities. This role will offer hands‑on experience in areas such as sourcing strategy, supplier outreach, and procurement operations. This role will collaborate closely with Supply Chain team members on multiple projects and have the flexibility to tailor their experience toward areas of specific interest. This internship provides valuable exposure to a fast‑paced engineering environment and an excellent opportunity to build foundational skills for a future career in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase order creation, tracking, and follow‑up with suppliers.
• Support supplier communication and help resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Collect, organize, and analyze supply chain data for reporting and process improvement.
• Work with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Production) to support operational needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing cost.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Currently pursuing a degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts; willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience working in an ITAR environment

Eeo Statement & Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).