NPI Materials Planning Intern
Core
Support material planning and purchase order placements for launching and scaling sodium-ion battery products.
Role type
Intern, NPI Materials Planner
Builds
Next-generation sodium-ion battery systems for renewable energy storage
Domain
Clean energy / Battery manufacturing / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MRP data management, Bill of Materials tracking, Inventory monitoring, ERP/MRP system usage, Spreadsheet proficiency (Excel/Sheets), Data analysis
Preferred skills
Supplier engagement, Logistics coordination, Report building
Responsibilities
Maintain and update material requirements (MRP) data based on build plan changes; Track parts and long-lead items to monitor bill of materials; Monitor inventory levels and flag shortages or at-risk parts; Partner with engineering, procurement, and production to reconcile planned vs. actual consumption; Maintain accurate item, supplier, and lead-time data in ERP/MRP systems; Build simple reports and dashboards for shortage lists and plan vs. actuals.
Seniority
Intern