Planning Intern

Job Description

Planning Intern | Elevate Aircraft Seating

The Tone:
This is an internship at Elevate Aircraft Seating, located in Huntington Beach, CA. Elevate manufactures business-class aircraft seating. This Planning Intern role is a full-time, on-site opportunity within the supply chain team, crucial for supporting the production and delivery of these products. You will gain hands-on experience in the aerospace industry, working alongside experienced supply chain professionals on projects directly impacting manufacturing. The comprehensive 10-week internship, running from June 1 to August 14, offers a well-rounded experience. It blends real-world supply chain work with invaluable mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional development, including leadership roundtables, cross-department tours, skill-building workshops, and community volunteer activities, culminating in a project presentation to company leadership. Elevate is committed to investing in the next generation of supply chain professionals, providing meaningful experiences that shape careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Huntington Beach, CA (In-person)
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Team: Supply chain team, collaborating with experienced professionals and cross-functional departments.
• Mission: Support material planning, production scheduling, and supply chain coordination to maintain operational efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ERP systems.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Production Planning: Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules and material plans, ensuring alignment with manufacturing objectives for aircraft seating components.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Support planners in tracking material shortages, monitoring work order status, and reviewing supplier delivery performance to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Data Integrity & Analysis: Maintain and analyze MRP data within ERP systems to ensure accurate and timely planning information, and conduct ad hoc data analysis to support operational efficiency.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work collaboratively with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams to identify and resolve planning discrepancies and improve material flow.
• Process Optimization: Participate in root-cause discussions for material availability issues, contribute process improvement ideas, and assist in documenting standard work procedures to enhance overall efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship (including OPT/CPT). You must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Experience: This is an internship for early career students seeking practical experience with planning systems, inventory management processes, and data analysis within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), excellent oral and written communication skills, and adaptability to new tasks.
• Bonus: A track record of academic excellence, self-motivation, and a strong interest in the aerospace industry.