Ontic
Supply Chain Graduate
Chatsworth, California · Internship
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Data VisualizationForecastingExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingDemand PlanningTransportation Management
About the role
- Supply Chain Graduate Rotation Program Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, is recruiting for its 2026 Supply Chain Graduate Rotation Program.
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 Official Global Graduate Program Start Date: September 14, 2026 Ontic reserves the right to close this posting early if a high volume of qualified applications is received.
- Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Place and manage purchase orders.
- Support RFQs and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Develop knowledge of supplier negotiations, contract fundamentals, FAR/DFARS compliance, and purchase order management.
- Support demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory analysis.
- Partner with receiving, warehouse, and production teams.
- Support freight analysis and inventory counts.
- Develop knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation management, inventory control, and Lean principles.
- Lead an operational improvement initiative.
Requirements
- Recent graduate or final-year student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Develop ERP/MRP proficiency.
- C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across teams.
- Eagerness to learn and grow through a rotational development program.
Nice to have
- Internship or co-op experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations.
- Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel or Power BI.
- Interest in aerospace and continuous improvement.
- Program Highlights
- Executive sponsor and functional mentor assigned for each rotation.
- Monthly career development meetings and quarterly performance reviews.
- Training in ERP systems, Advanced Excel, Power BI, supply chain analytics, Lean/Six Sigma fundamentals, government contracting basics, and presentation skills.
Skills
- Supply Chain Graduate Rotation Program
- Manage supplier scorecards.
- Support supplier reviews and recovery plans.
- Analyze root causes of shortages.
- Develop supplier relationship management and KPI reporting skills.
- Complete a supplier on-time delivery improvement initiative.
Compensation
- Compensation Pay Range
Company info
- What We're Looking For:
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
Visa & Work Authorization
- Executive sponsor and functional mentor assigned for each rotation
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