Supply Chain Intern

About Zipline

Zipline is the world's largest and most experienced drone delivery service. Our mission is to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine, and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world's largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.

Our customers include the world's largest healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants, and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide fast delivery. The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We seek people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can achieve the impossible at record-breaking speeds.

About the Global Supply Management Team

The Global Supply Management Team ensures Zipline has the parts it needs from suppliers worldwide in a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective way. We build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to reduce supply risk. The team works closely with design engineering, supplier industrial engineering, finance, program management, and material management teams to understand part design, manage supply against demand, drive cost reductions, and streamline logistics across international markets.

The Role

As a Global Supply Management Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to the systems, data, and supplier relationships that power Zipline's global supply chain. You'll work alongside supply managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to support sourcing, analytics, and day-to-day execution. This role is perfect for a student to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in procurement, logistics, and global operations.

Your work will directly support Zipline's mission to deliver essential goods and services worldwide while building critical skills in supply chain management.

What You'll Do

• Assist in tracking and analyzing supplier performance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on supply chain metrics.
• Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes, conducting supplier research, and benchmarking costs.
• Work with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot supply issues and identify process improvements.
• Participate in supplier meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to real-world negotiations and decision-making.
• Document and standardize processes to help build scalable systems.

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on cross-functional projects.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to dive into both strategic and tactical tasks.

What Else You Should Know

Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco office. We will host our Spring 2027 interns from January 2027 to April/May 2027.

Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.