Supply Chain Intern

Our Mission at Scythe

Humanity has lost touch with nature - we’ve traded dirt and trees for asphalt, and we rely on loud, polluting, gas-powered machines to care for our limited natural spaces.   Scythe is forging a new future by building intelligent, all-electric machines that unlock a new superpower: the ability to care for the outdoors pollution-free at enormous scale. From today’s first steps in landscape maintenance to full-fledged re-terraforming in the future, Scythe is pioneering autonomous machinery that supports the ingenuity of humans, multiplying our power to nurture our planet.   At Scythe, you’ll work with a team of world-class experts in everything from computer vision to mechanical engineering, pushing the limits of possibility and growing by overcoming hurdles along the way.    The world needs what we’re building—come join us in making it a reality.

About our program

Scythe Robotics is formally kicking off our 2025 Summer Internship Program! Our mission is to cultivate a world-class experience for both our dedicated employees and the talented interns who join us. We believe in the power of hands-on, real-world experiences that not only boost resumes but forge lasting relationships.

This 12-week internship opportunity will open the doors to every facet of our dynamic business, regardless of a student’s specific focus. We're committed to providing interns with a holistic understanding of our operations. And for the Scythers who mentor our interns, you'll play a pivotal role in their journey. You'll oversee the projects the interns lead and engage in dotted-line leadership responsibilities, preparing you for future managerial positions.

Join us in shaping a brighter tomorrow, together!

What you’ll do at Scythe 

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Supply Chain team. This Supply Chain internship role will provide an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analytics, cost management, and process optimization within our supply chain operations. The intern will focus on tracking and analyzing supply chain costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, and visualizing key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

We expect you to thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed engineering environment, and to be a collaborative, low-ego teammate who helps Scythe realize its big mission.

More about this role and expected projects 

• Assist in the collection, processing, and analysis of supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain visual dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to costs, supplier performance, inventory levels, and more.
• Support the creation of automated data pipelines and reporting tools to ensure efficient and accurate tracking of supply chain performance.
• Track and report on supply chain costs, including logistics, transportation, warehousing, and procurement expenses.
• Assist in the identification and analysis of cost drivers to find areas for potential savings.
• Work closely with the supply chain team to support cost-down initiatives, such as optimizing processes, negotiating better rates, and improving supplier relationships.
• Provide analytical support for special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, showcasing insights, findings, and recommendations.

What you know well

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Grafana is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic supply chain concepts and terminology (e.g., procurement, forecasting, logistics, inventory management).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What you’ve maybe done

• Experience with statistical analysis or cost modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with data manipulation tools such as SQL or Python.
• Previous internship or project experience in supply chain, data analytics, or related fields is a plus.       

Why Scythe?

• Scythe is an early-stage but well-capitalized startup. Have a huge impact alongside an awesome team of experts shipping something the world has never before seen
• Headquarters in beautiful Longmont, CO (near Boulder, CO.) Enjoy the bounties of nature and open spaces close to home with mountain biking, hiking, skiing and more.
• Highly collaborative learning culture where personal freedom, growth, and responsibility are valued
• An opportunity to have an incredible positive impact on the world

Closing

Scythe carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including education, years of experience, competencies and other relevant business considerations. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary along with your compensation mode preferences. The Supply Chain Internship has an expected hourly amount of $20/hr. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only.

Scythe is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.