Inventory Specialist Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Auckland, New Zealand; onsite at the Auckland Production Complex. New Zealand office roles require background and nationality checks for access to ITAR-regulated equipment and data.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing rockets, spacecraft, launch services, and space systems, including the Electron and Neutron programmes.

What you will do

• Collect data on parts and storage locations across multiple warehouse facilities.
• Calculate part-to-location ratios and identify saturation, trends, and retrieval bottlenecks.
• Build heatmaps, dashboards, and other visualisations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and cross-functional teams to validate findings and develop storage improvements.
• Prepare a prioritised action plan, comprehensive report, process documentation, and stakeholder presentation.
• Support a pilot warehouse reorganisation and measure its impact on operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to apply operations and logistics concepts and theories.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, communicate proactively, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Must meet the nationality and access requirements applicable to ITAR-regulated equipment and data for New Zealand office roles.

Nice to have

• Experience in stores, warehouse, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, or data analysis.
• Experience with process improvement or efficiency projects.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, inventory management systems, or ERP software such as Infor, SAP, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of warehouse management best practices and Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience improving warehouse operations for aerospace manufacturing.
• Mentorship from supply chain and logistics professionals.
• Professional development in supply chain management and data analytics.
• Exposure to rocket production, aerospace manufacturing, inventory systems, and ERP software.
• Opportunity to present findings to senior stakeholders and contribute to Electron and Neutron programmes.
• Potential pathway to future career opportunities at hirify.global.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter explaining interest in the role and citing a relevant project, experience, or hobby.
• Applications and interviews are reviewed on a rolling basis, so positions may be filled before the closing date.
• Expected start date: November 2026.