Intern, Purchasing and Supply Chain at Harbinger Motors Inc.

Garden Grove, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Coordination, Data Analysis, Documentation, Reporting, Cross-functional Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Detail-oriented, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, ERP Software, Electric Vehicles, Sustainability

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

About Harbinger Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation. Job Summary: Harbinger Motors is a VC funded early-stage electric vehicle startup based in Los Angeles, California focused on the medium-duty transportation space. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Student Intern to join our dynamic team. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement, vendor management, logistics, and supply chain operations within the automotive industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of groundbreaking electric vehicle projects while learning from industry experts. Key Responsibilities: Assist in Procurement Activities: Support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required for vehicle production. Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards. Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks, and optimizing inventory turnover to minimize stockouts and excess inventory. Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with logistics partners to arrange shipments, track deliveries, and resolve any issues related to transportation and customs clearance. Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to purchasing and supply chain activities to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance optimization. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement documents accurately. Generate regular reports on purchasing KPIs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and finance to ensure alignment of procurement and supply chain activities with overall business objectives. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management to contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks. Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP or procurement software is a plus. Enthusiasm for electric vehicles and sustainability is preferred. California Pay Range $25 - $35 USD an hour Equal Opportunity Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com. Candidate Data Privacy Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

Responsibilities

Assist in procurement activities, vendor management, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Collect and analyze data related to purchasing and supply chain activities to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.