Zipline · 2 days ago
Material Planning Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$34/hr - $38/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. As a Material Planning Intern, you will support strategic planning and operational execution to ensure material availability for Zipline's hardware programs, collaborating with various teams to improve reporting workflows and supplier communication.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Assist in maintaining Clear to Build (CTB) tracking for one of Zipline’s major systems, helping identify and resolve risks, update planning inputs, and communicating status across teams
Build dashboards and automated reports that increase visibility into critical shipments, escalations, part shortages, and other key material planning metrics
Enhance spares planning & execution by analyzing consumption, recommending stocking strategies, and supporting operational execution for active programs
Create and refine standardized formats for suppliers to provide shipping schedules, capacity updates, and other planning information
Build scalable planning tools, dashboards, and workflows that improve cross-functional visibility and reporting
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or another technical/analytical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working in spreadsheets or data tools (Excel at a minimum; SQL, Python, etc. is a plus)
Ability to clearly communicate findings and collaborate with cross-functional partners
A proactive, self-starter mindset. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, proposing solutions, and driving execution
Excitement for Zipline's mission and desire to contribute from day 1 of the internship
Preferred
An MBA or Master's in Supply Chain is a plus
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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