Supply Chain Intern (Co-Op)

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Intern will support various functions within procurement, logistics, inventory management, and production planning. This hands-on role is ideal for a student or early-career candidate seeking real-world experience in aerospace manufacturing supply chain operations. The intern will assist with purchase order processing, vendor communication, data analysis, inventory tracking, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role provides exposure to key supply chain workflows while contributing to cost-effective, efficient, and on-time operational performance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Procurement Support

• Assist with preparing, issuing, and tracking purchase orders to ensure timely acquisition of materials and services.
• Support vendor communication, including gathering quotes, following up on deliveries, and verifying order accuracy.
• Help maintain supplier records and participate in vendor performance reviews.
• Participate in identifying cost-saving opportunities through data analysis and market research.

Inventory & Production Coordination

• Assist with monitoring inventory levels, reviewing stock status reports, and organizing replenishment needs for critical supplies.
• Support just-in-time inventory control initiatives to reduce waste and prevent shortages.
• Help track status of outside processing orders and follow up on expected delivery timelines.

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Perform time studies, data collection, and analysis to support process improvement projects.
• Assist with updating key performance metrics including earned standard hours, production throughput, and inventory accuracy.
• Help identify opportunities for workflow efficiency, reduced cost, or improved supplier performance.
• Support documentation and implementation of new procedures or process changes.

Required Skills:

• Interest in supply chain, procurement, operations, or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Experience & Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or supply chain (internships, coursework, projects) is a plus but not required.
• Cumulative G.P.A of 2.8 or higher.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.