Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are 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. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
The global supply management team ensures that Zipline has the parts it needs from suppliers around the world in a reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective way. We build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to reduce supply risk. The team also works closely with the design engineering, supplier industrial engineering, finance, program management, and material management teams to understand part design, manage supply against demand, drive cost reductions, and streamline logistics across international markets.
The RoleAs a Global Supply Management Intern, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the systems, data, and supplier relationships that power Zipline’s global supply chain. You’ll work alongside supply managers, engineers, finance, and operations teams to support sourcing, analytics, and day-to-day execution. This role is perfect for a student to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in procurement, logistics, and global operations.
Your work will directly support Zipline’s mission to deliver essential goods and services across the world while building critical skills in supply chain management.
What You'll Do
- Assist in tracking and analyzing supplier performance, purchase orders, and delivery timelines.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on supply chain metrics.
- Support sourcing activities by gathering quotes, conducting supplier research, and benchmarking costs.
- Work with internal stakeholders to troubleshoot supply issues and identify process improvements.
- Participate in supplier meetings and cross-functional discussions to gain exposure to real-world negotiations and decision-making.
- Document and standardize processes to help build scalable systems.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets).
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on cross-functional projects.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail, with a willingness to dive into both strategic and tactical tasks.
Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office. We will host our Fall 2026 interns from September to December.
Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.
Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.
Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and strong analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work
- Organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to document and standardize processes
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work full-time in-person at Zipline's South San Francisco or Dallas office from September to December (Fall 2026)
What We Do
Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery network and is powered entirely by fixed-wing drones. Our fleet circles the equivalent distance of the equator every 2.5 days, and we have shipped hundreds of thousands of critical medical products across Rwanda, Ghana, and now beginning in the United States.
Why Work With Us
Zipline is the perfect intersection of super cutting-edge tech, deep social mission, and extremely compelling business case. Our small, scrappy, customer-obsessed, humble, and mission-driven team has set the bar for what is possible in the drone logistics industry globally, and has designed some incredibly elegant technology in the process.
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