Supply Chain Intern

Responsibilities

• Supporting critical supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, supplier management, logistics, and inventory optimization
• Analyzing supply chain data to improve forecasting, bill of material management, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Working closely with engineering, production, and finance teams to streamline part readiness and material flow
• Contributing to implementing best practices in sourcing, logistics, and supplier relationship management

Preferred

• Familiarity with high performance electric vehicles, solar cars, Formula SAE, or similar

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

You will join our Supply Chain team as a summer intern from June 14th-August 20th 2027. You will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment
• Ownership of projects from beginning to end, with minimal oversight
• Superb analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills
• Exposure to manufacturing methods for engineering parts

Clear written and verbal communication

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting

Bonus Qualifications

First hand experience operating boats

• Fluency with common computer software, including SQL, spreadsheets, email, and resource planning programs
• Demonstrated efficiency in time management, interpersonal communication, and organization
• Comfortable pushing a fast but sustainable pace

Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base pay for this role is $32 per hour.

Additionally, as an Arc Intern, you'll also get

Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.

Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access

• Safety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Relocation Assistance

Mentorship Opportunities

Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

Our values

• We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:
• Ownership over both your work and the company’s success
• Empathy for colleagues and for customers
• Humility in problem solving and collaboration

Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly

• Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.
• We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.