Support materials planning activities that enable timely production and delivery of Shield AI systems. The intern will analyze real-world supply chain challenges, collaborate with experienced supply chain professionals, gain exposure to planning processes and cross-functional operations, and contribute to initiatives improving ERP signals used across the business.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
- You are an undergraduate, graduate pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, business or related field to graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
- Great written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
- Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
We are seeking a motivated Materials Planning Intern to join our Supply Chain organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to real-world materials planning challenges that directly support the timely production and delivery of Shield AI systems. You will work alongside experienced supply chain professionals, gain hands-on exposure to planning processes and cross-functional operations, and contribute to initiatives that improve ERP signals the rest of the business uses to operate.
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