Supply Chain Intern Jobs in California
Supply Chain Intern jobs in California are in high demand across the state's logistics, technology, and manufacturing sectors, with openings at every experience level from first-year students through returning seniors. Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego are the largest hiring markets, where companies like Apple, Amazon, and Chevron regularly bring on supply chain interns. The most sought-after specialties include procurement, demand planning, and inventory analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We're a fast-growing, global company building the world's best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The supply chain analyst intern will be responsible for multiple areas of supply chain as outlined below.
NPI Material Planning:
- Work with engineering and TPMs to understand the NPI BOMs and demand and collaborate with GSMs to source the material
- Issue POs to suppliers for the NPI raw material and track them through delivery
- Generate CTB reports of NPI BOMs and communicate the blockers to the broader team
- Work with cross-functional team to mitigate the shortages
- Manage change control processes with support from the OPM team
Procurement:
- Issue purchase orders to procure high quality goods and services in the most cost effective manner for on time delivery
- Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness and obtain proper approvals as needed
- Proactively monitor vendor order confirmations, ship dates, and tracking information
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding order revisions, damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipment, cancellations, and specification changes
- Work with Accounting on discrepancies between POs and vendor invoices
Inventory Analysis and Management:
- Run recurring inventory reports to ensure that Netsuite and partner's WMS reports match without any discrepancies
- Root cause analysis of any discrepancies with the internal and external teams
- Consigned inventory material management and cycle counts
Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the hourly range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The hourly range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $30-$40 USD.
INTRODUCTION
Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We're a fast-growing, global company building the world's best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The supply chain analyst intern will be responsible for multiple areas of supply chain as outlined below.
NPI Material Planning:
- Work with engineering and TPMs to understand the NPI BOMs and demand and collaborate with GSMs to source the material
- Issue POs to suppliers for the NPI raw material and track them through delivery
- Generate CTB reports of NPI BOMs and communicate the blockers to the broader team
- Work with cross-functional team to mitigate the shortages
- Manage change control processes with support from the OPM team
Procurement:
- Issue purchase orders to procure high quality goods and services in the most cost effective manner for on time delivery
- Review purchase orders for accuracy and completeness and obtain proper approvals as needed
- Proactively monitor vendor order confirmations, ship dates, and tracking information
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding order revisions, damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipment, cancellations, and specification changes
- Work with Accounting on discrepancies between POs and vendor invoices
Inventory Analysis and Management:
- Run recurring inventory reports to ensure that Netsuite and partner's WMS reports match without any discrepancies
- Root cause analysis of any discrepancies with the internal and external teams
- Consigned inventory material management and cycle counts
Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the hourly range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The hourly range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $30-$40 USD.
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Supply Chain Intern Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Rtx Corporation4
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical2
- Expeditors International Of Washington2
- HARMAN International2
- Hanjin Intermodal America2
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Automotive2
- Electronics & Hardware2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain intern jobs across California.
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in supply chain, logistics, or business
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and data analysis functions
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to inventory or procurement scenarios
- Ability to work on-site or hybrid at a California facility for the internship term
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Supply Chain Intern Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a supply chain intern in California?
The most direct path is enrolling in a supply chain, operations management, logistics, or business degree program at a California university or community college, then applying to internship programs during your sophomore or junior year. California does not require a state-issued license for supply chain intern roles. Building proficiency in Excel and an ERP platform, and completing coursework in purchasing or operations, significantly strengthens applications to California employers.
Which companies hire supply chain interns in California?
Employers hiring supply chain interns in California right now include Rtx Corporation, BioMarin Pharmaceutical, and Expeditors International Of Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, defense contractors, and large consumer goods companies makes it one of the most active states for structured supply chain internship programs.
Which California cities have the most supply chain intern jobs?
San Diego, Longueuil, and Gardena have the most supply chain intern openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its massive goods movement infrastructure tied to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, while the Bay Area draws interns through its technology and life sciences headquarters, and San Diego benefits from a strong defense and biotech employer base.
Are there remote supply chain intern jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many supply chain intern roles involve hands-on work with inventory, warehouses, or physical operations. About 15% of supply chain intern openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work are demand planning, data analytics, and procurement research.
How can I get hired as a supply chain intern in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the structured internship programs that large California employers run for students with no prior experience, including operations rotational programs at companies like Apple, Amazon, and defense contractors based in Southern California. Adjacent roles in customer service, retail inventory, or warehouse coordination are recognized as relevant experience by many California hiring managers. A strong Excel skill set and any coursework in operations or purchasing gives candidates a clear edge in screening.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain intern jobs in California?
You can find and apply to supply chain intern jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one.
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