ERP Optimization Intern
ERP Optimization Intern
The very technologies that are creating a more sustainable future for us — semiconductors, electric vehicles and solar panels — are built on a foundation of metals extracted from the earth at great financial and environmental cost. At ElectraMet we're building a circular economy that reduces dependence on mining these critical materials through novel electrochemical technology that separates and recovers dissolved metals from process and wastewater streams.
We are looking for an ERP Optimization Intern to support the continued development and optimization of our Oracle NetSuite ERP system and assist with the evaluation and potential implementation of RF-SMART for warehouse and inventory management.
This position will work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Project Management, Accounting, and Manufacturing to document current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, clean and validate ERP data, and help implement more efficient workflows.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, comfortable working with data and business processes, and interested in how ERP/MRP systems connect engineering, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing, and project execution.
About the Role
- Reports to: Senior Operations Engineer
- Location: Lexington, KY
- State Date: Immediate (Fall 2026)
- Initial Term: Through December 2026 (End of Fall semester)
- Extension Option: Potential to extend into the Spring 2027 semester based on performance and mutual fit.
Core Responsibilities
- Support optimization and continuous improvement of Oracle NetSuite ERP processes.
- Map and document current business processes related to purchasing, inventory, receiving, manufacturing, project management, and order fulfillment.
- Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, duplicate work, and opportunities for automation.
- Review and improve item master data, including part numbers, descriptions, units of measure, purchasing information, inventory settings, and other relevant ERP fields.
- Assist with Bill of Materials (BOMs), routings, work orders, inventory locations, and ERP planning parameters.
- Analyze inventory data to identify obsolete, duplicate, inaccurate, or improperly categorized items.
- Support development of standardized ERP procedures and work instructions.
- Assist with NetSuite reporting, dashboards, saved searches, and data analysis.
- Support evaluation, configuration, testing, and implementation activities associated with upgrades to the existing ERP system.
- Work with system users to identify issues and document requirements for system improvements.
- Create process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
- Track ERP improvement projects and follow up on assigned action items.
- Perform cycle counts and support taking a physical inventory.
- Perform other projects and analyses assigned.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Previous experience with Oracle NetSuite or another ERP system.
- Experience with manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, or supply chain processes.
- Experience with data cleansing, process mapping, or business process improvement.
- Ability to understand and document business processes.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
Why Join ElectraMet?
- Mission-driven work: Your decisions directly reduce environmental impact while supporting critical infrastructure growth
- Growth opportunity: Help build and scale a supply chain function as the company experiences significant growth
- Technical exposure: Work on cutting-edge electrochemical technology in the clean energy sector
- Ownership culture: Entrepreneurial environment where initiative is recognized and rewarded
- Stability: Well-funded company with proven technology and commercial traction
If interested, please send your resume to careers@electramet.com.