Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
This internship provides hands-on experience supporting vendor management and supply chain operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Interns will assist with data analysis, production tracking, and purchase order management to help ensure accurate, on-time product delivery. This role is ideal for students interested in building skills in operations, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.
This position is expected to start September 2026 and continue through the entire Fall 2026 term (through December 2026). Our internships are a minimum of 12 weeks, part-time (20 to 25 hours) and on-site.
In This Role
- Assist in maintaining strong vendor relationships by following established vendor management processes
- Support data and system accuracy to ensure alignment with product management and supply chain strategies
- Help monitor vendor lead times, production changes, and capacity fluctuations to reduce risk and improve service efficiency
- Assist with analyzing production and performance data, including KPIs, to support vendor reviews and continuous improvement efforts
- Partner with suppliers to help issue and manage purchase orders and ensure production confirmations align with requested dates
- Review production reports and support on-time delivery initiatives by flagging risks or inconsistencies
- Monitor product flow based on demand and production availability
- Help process shipping documents and assist in resolving discrepancies
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field
- Comfortable working with data, reports, and systems (Excel experience a plus)
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field
- Comfortable working with data, reports, and systems
What We Do
Welcome to Four Hands. For over 25 years, we've been a leading designer and wholesaler of well-crafted furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Founded in Austin in 1996, Four Hands has international offices in China, India, Vietnam, Mexico, Indonesia, and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Austin, Texas. Our team enthusiastically supports the growing needs of large retail chains, as well as independent regional stores and interior designers. Our pieces are unique to us — the product of careful trendspotting, selected materials and innovative design techniques for an ever-expanding assortment. Our trade customers have 24/7 online access to 6,000 design-forward products, from living and dining room to art, outdoor, accessories, and more. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades, including ranking in the Inc. 5000 list 14 times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. We hire the most experienced people in the industry and talented individuals with robust backgrounds to bring a fresh approach to the furniture business. As a team, we actively challenge ourselves on the notion of what’s possible. The only thing we take more seriously than doing great work is having great fun.
