Intern - Scm

**Position: Intern SCM**

**Company Overview**:
Frigate is a cloud-based manufacturing startup that provides on-demand manufacturing services to OEM/ODM and product/device companies, helping them identify the right manufacturing vendors and leveraging their existing capacities to get their products manufactured.

**IMPORTANT - We are only looking for full-time interns who can spend 6+ months on this internship. Should have basic knowledge on the industry**

**Job brief for Supply chain intern**

Supply chain management (SCM) interns are responsible for performing various tasks related to SCM. The typical duties they perform include conducting quality audits, assisting with developing process controls, creating training documents, and providing assistance in the development and implementation of a material requirement planning system. As an SCM intern, you are expected to work closely with the supply chain manager to ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the supply chain. You are also expected to assist in analyzing data related to business operations.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Project Execution Coordination**

Support day-to-day follow-ups with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely quotation and execution.

Coordinate with logistics partners to track and ensure smooth movement of goods.

Co-ordinate between different departments to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.

**2. Supplier Interaction & Offer Management**

Interact with suppliers for project-specific requirements and follow up on quotation submissions.

Ensure timely receipt of offers and maintain proper documentation and communication records.

Track and escalate any delays in supplier communication or deliverables.

**3. Vendor Management & ISO Compliance**

Create and manage supplier Purchase Orders (POs) in the platform.

Maintain and update the **vendor database** in compliance with **ISO 9001** standards.

Assist in **vendor onboarding** activities, ensuring all documentation and due diligence are complete.

Conduct **periodic audits** of vendor profiles and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Co-ordinate and follow up with the vendors to get the quote on time.

**4. Platform Management & Tech Implementation**

Update project progress and daily status reports on the internal supply chain platform.

Ensure real-time visibility of project milestones and flag any deviations.

Assist in improving digital tracking processes and reporting tools.

**Requirements**:
Strong communication (both verbal & written) and organizational skills are mandatory

Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, with excitement for the idea of managing multiple responsibilities in parallel

Should be detail-oriented problem-solvers who are able to employ leadership, critical thinking, and time management skills

Should welcome iterative approaches to problem-solving while being capable of building general solution frameworks for common problems

Should have some understanding of technical aspects (APIs, SDKs, etc.) in order to efficiently structure & update technical documentation

For this role to succeed, you must possess the following characteristics:
Result-driven, ambitious, and action-oriented

Good planner, able to predict outcomes and evaluate risks early on

A creative and driven individual

The ability to think critically and analytically

Flexibility and adaptability

Detailed and quality-oriented

Process-driven & structured

**Qualification**

Current BE or outgoing BE students with specialization in ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or any other relevant field

Should be available full time