SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN - WINTER/SPRING - East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you! We are seeking a Supply Chain Intern in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will work under the direction of senior staff members to assist with activities related to inventory management, warehousing, supplier coordination, internal scheduling, and other supply chain activities this winter/spring from approximately January to March.

• Assist with the processes of inventory management and warehousing to create a standardized optimal material flow of goods internally and a centralized warehouse for operations
• Effectively communicate project tasks and commitments with team members.
• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
• Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
• Support assessment and sourcing of suppliers in conjunction with members of the purchasing team
• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience

Education:  Interns are generally college students.  There are no specific restrictions on major, graduation year or progress.

Preferred Experience:  Supply chain/logistics industry exposure or some coursework including supply chain/logistics technology is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for US military testing and use.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.