Inventory Specialist Intern

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Supply Chain team at our Auckland Production Complex. As an Inventory Specialist Intern, you will play a key role in analysing and optimising the storage efficiency of our multiple warehouse locations by calculating and measuring the ratio of parts to locations.

This ratio will help identify areas of saturation where parts are densely stored, making it difficult for team members to locate items quickly and efficiently. By identifying these bottlenecks, you will enable us to implement systematic and physical improvements to our warehouse organisation, ultimately improving op...

During your internship, you will collect and analyse data, create visualisations to highlight problem areas, and propose actionable recommendations for improving storage layouts and part-to-location ratios. This project offers you the opportunity to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills in a real-world lo...

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Supply Chain team at our Auckland Production Complex. As an Inventory Specialist Intern, you will play a key role in analysing and optimising the storage efficiency of our multiple warehouse locations by calculating and measuring the ratio of parts to locations. 
This ratio will help identify areas of saturation where parts are densely stored, making it difficult for team members to locate items quickly and efficiently. By identifying these bottlenecks, you will enable us to implement systematic and physical improvements to our warehouse organisation, ultimately improving operational efficiency and reducing retrieval times. 
During your internship, you will collect and analyse data, create visualisations to highlight problem areas, and propose actionable recommendations for improving storage layouts and part-to-location ratios. This project offers you the opportunity to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills in a real-world logistics and operations environment supporting rocket production. 
This is an opportunity to work on real operational challenges and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars. 
Collect data on parts and locations across multiple warehouse facilities 
Calculate and analyse the current part-to-location ratios for each warehouse 
Identify trends, patterns, and areas of saturation that hinder efficient part identification and retrieval 
Document findings and data quality observations 
Develop visual tools (e.g., heatmaps, dashboards) to represent the saturation levels across different warehouse locations 
Create clear and compelling data visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders 
Collaborate with warehouse staff to validate findings and gather operational feedback 
Propose systematic and physical improvements to optimise storage and reduce saturation 
Create a prioritised action plan for implementation 
Work with cross-functional teams to validate proposed solutions 
Support pilot reorganisation efforts in selected warehouse locations (stretch goal) 
Prepare a comprehensive report with data analysis, visualisations, and proposed solutions 
Document all processes, methodologies, and recommendations 
Present findings and proposed solutions to key stakeholders 
Hand over all deliverables to support long-term implementation 
Take ownership for completion of tasks personally delivering results 
Commit to and complete tasks within expected time frame, holding yourself accountable 
Manage your own task list and execute allocated tasks to assigned deadlines 
Communicate effectively with peers and stakeholders using appropriate mediums 
Support specific tasks for other teammates when asked and appropriately trained 
Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed 
Calculate and analyse the part-to-location ratio for each warehouse 
Develop visual tools (e.g., heatmaps, dashboards) to highlight areas of saturation 
Propose systematic and physical improvements to optimise storage and reduce saturation 
Provide a comprehensive report and handover documentation to support long-term implementation of solutions 
Stretch Goal: Implement a pilot reorganisation in a selected warehouse location and measure the impact on efficiency 

Currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
Attention to detail and a passion for data quality 
Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting 
Ability to apply operations and logistics concepts and theories 
Takes ownership and accountability for task completion by delivering results 
Proactive communicator, comfortable seeking clarification and feedback 
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively 
Collaborative mindset, able to work with cross-functional teams 
Interest in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse management 
Experience in stores, warehouse, or inventory management roles 
Experience in logistics, supply chain, or data analysis roles 
Experience with process improvement or efficiency projects 
Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) 
Basic knowledge of inventory management systems or ERP software (e.g., Infor, SAP, Oracle) 
Understanding of warehouse management best practices 
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) 
Knowledge of aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments 
Passion for aerospace, space technology, and innovation