Supply Chain Intern
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Ducommun
Appleton, WI, US
Summary
The intern will manage material flow by expediting or deferring components, placing orders, and resolving shortages. They will also contribute to supply chain projects focused on inventory metrics and process improvements.
Job Description
Supply Chain Intern
Ducommun’s Appleton Performance Center is seeking
a Supply Chain Intern for the summer of 2026 with the potential to
work either full-time or part-time into the fall 2026 semester. The Supply
Chain Intern will drive material by expediting or deferring components, placing
orders, filling shortages and component maintenance.
Who are we?
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.
Job Summary
- Additional job responsibilities will include:
- Involvement
with Supply chain projects including Improve DOI (Days of inventory), PPV
(purchase price variance), and DPO (Days payable outstanding). - Developing
supply chain programs for individual components. - Work
directly with suppliers to ensure supply is pipelined to our needs. - Propose
process changes to improve supply chain performance. - Must
be willing and able to work additional hours as necessary. - Acceptable
attendance is an essential function of the position. - Performs
other duties as assigned or required by the position.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Currently
enrolled and working to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration with a major in - Supply Chain preferred. Junior or Senior
status in the 2026 spring semester. - Knowledge
of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning). - Previous
experience with an ERP system a plus. - APICS
certification preferred but not required.
Required Skills / Qualifications
- Ability
to read and write reports and business correspondence. - Ability
to effectively present information to peers and management. - Solid
critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Good
working knowledge of Microsoft Excel with the ability to create formulas,
v-lookups and pivot tables. - Must
be able to communicate effectively.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled
2222 East Pensar Drive
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911
United States
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Evolving from a hardware supply store opened by Charles Ducommun in Los Angeles during the California Gold Rush, the company assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in two core areas – Electronic Systems and Structural Systems – to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our company is organized to leverage our full spectrum of capabilities through common, companywide processes and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies, and program management that create value for the customer and to facilitate ease of doing business.
OUR MISSION
Ducommun Incorporated is dedicated to providing the aerospace and defense industry with leading engineered products, differentiated electronic and structural manufacturing and assembly services, and aftermarket support. The Company supplies proprietary products and services that deliver meaningful value to our customers and aspires to contribute to the advancement of the Aviation, Defense and Space industries. All stakeholders including our communities are supported in our mission as we strive for the highest levels of service in every area.
• Publicly traded (NYSE: DCO)
• Corporate headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
1849
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Evolving from a hardware supply store opened by Charles Ducommun in Los Angeles during the California Gold Rush, the company assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.
Today, Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in two core areas – Electronic Systems and Structural Systems – to produce complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.
Our company is organized to leverage our full spectrum of capabilities through common, companywide processes and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies, and program management that create value for the customer and to facilitate ease of doing business.
OUR MISSION
Ducommun Incorporated is dedicated to providing the aerospace and defense industry with leading engineered products, differentiated electronic and structural manufacturing and assembly services, and aftermarket support. The Company supplies proprietary products and services that deliver meaningful value to our customers and aspires to contribute to the advancement of the Aviation, Defense and Space industries. All stakeholders including our communities are supported in our mission as we strive for the highest levels of service in every area.
• Publicly traded (NYSE: DCO)
• Corporate headquarters: Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
1849
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California