Fall Co-Op - Production Control & Logistics

Textron - Wichita, KS

Part-time - Intern

Wichita, KS

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Fall Co-Op position in Production Control & Logistics at Textron Aviation involves assisting in maintaining the system integrity of material requirements and replenishments. The role focuses on optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and material management to ensure that the supply chain operates efficiently. The intern will perform a variety of analytical duties following Material Demand Indicators (MDIs) and Standard Work Instructions to determine material requirements and approve demand/supply for raw materials, purchased, and manufactured materials. The intern will be responsible for determining Material Requirements Planning (MRP) policies and maintaining inputs for material ordering and control. This includes releasing replenishments and driving requirements through the MRP system. The role requires utilizing bills of materials, master schedules, production schedules, aftermarket forecasts, manufacturing planning, engineering information, and departmental guidelines to determine adequate material quantities to ensure on-time supply to customers. Additionally, the intern will review engineering changes, planning, and quality information to adjust production orders as necessary. Analyzing shortage information to determine causes and applying corrective actions for long-term shortage resolution is also a key responsibility. The intern will coordinate frequently with various departments including Production Control & Logistics (PC&L), Tooling, Supply Chain, Operations, Master Scheduling, Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, and After Market to obtain and provide necessary information. Participation in area team walks and continuous improvement activities may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical duties to determine material requirements and approve demand/supply for raw materials, purchased and manufactured materials.
• Determine MRP policies and maintain inputs for material ordering and control.
• Release replenishments and drive requirements through the MRP system.
• Utilize bills of materials, master schedules, production schedules, aftermarket forecasts, manufacturing planning, engineering information, and departmental guidelines to determine adequate material quantities for on-time supply to customers.
• Review engineering changes, planning, and quality information for adjustments to production orders as required.
• Analyze shortage information to determine causes and apply corrective actions for long-term shortage resolution.
• Coordinate with PC&L, Tooling, Supply Chain, Operations, Master Scheduling, Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, and After Market to obtain and provide information.
• Participate in area team walks and continuous improvement activities as required.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain, management, or a related field.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office programs.