Material Planning Intern (Fall 2026)

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine, and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably across four continents. With a delivery every 30 seconds and millions of completed deliveries—including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products—Zipline strengthens supply chains, reduces emissions, and increases economic opportunity. Our customers include leading healthcare systems, governments, retailers, and global businesses. With over 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, we are redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food worldwide.

About The Integrated Planning Team

The Integrated Planning & Business Operations team acts as the engine that plans and drives materials for Zipline’s expansion into new metros across the United States. You will help build planning and analytical frameworks to ensure the long-term health of our supply chain, maintaining rigorous planning, vendor partnerships, and component availability to meet deployment demands.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of Clear to Build (CTB) tracking for vital systems, assisting with risk mitigation and cross-team communication.
• Develop automated reporting and visibility dashboards focused on part shortages, shipment logistics, and other essential planning data.
• Optimize spares management by evaluating consumption patterns and proposing stocking methodologies for current flight programs.
• Establish standardized supplier reporting formats for capacity updates and delivery timelines to streamline data intake.
• Iterate on scalable planning workflows and tools that enhance transparency across all functional departments.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a technical discipline; advanced degrees (MBA/MS) are highly valued.
• Superior analytical capabilities with proficiency in data tools, ranging from advanced Excel to SQL or Python.
• Ability to translate complex findings into clear insights for diverse internal stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity and a drive to propose and execute solutions independently.
• Genuine passion for Zipline’s mission and a commitment to making an impact from day one.

Pay

The starting cash range for this internship is $34–$38 per hour. The final cash pay will depend on experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. Additional compensation may include a housing stipend, overtime pay, relocation support, and paid sick time.

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-person internship hosted at our South San Francisco or Dallas office, running from September to December 2026.