2027 Internship - Production Control & Logistics - W7

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron is offering a 10-week summer internship in Wichita focused on materials planning and inventory optimization. You’ll gain hands-on experience by supporting MRP processes, production scheduling, and supplier coordination under experienced mentors.

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, management or a related field, you’ll develop analytical and communication skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management to support multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation; visa sponsorship not available.
• Summer internship is 40 hours/week for 10 weeks; onsite required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements and approve demand/supply for raw, purchased, and manufactured materials.
• Determine MRP policies and inputs for material ordering and control.
• Release replenishments and drive requirements through the MRP system.
• Use BOMs, master schedules, and forecasts to ensure on-time material supply.
• Review engineering changes and planning data for production orders as required.
• Analyze shortages and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in area team walks and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in supply chain/management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist with maintaining system integrity of material requirements and replenishments, optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and material management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Following MDIs and Standard Work Instructions, performs a variety of analytical duties to determine material requirements and approve demand/supply for raw material, purchased and manufactured materials.
• Determines MRP policies and maintains inputs for material ordering and control.
• Releases replenishments and drives requirements through the MRP system.
• Utilizes bills of materials, master schedules, production schedules, after market forecasts, manufacturing planning, engineering information, and departmental guidelines to determine adequate material quantities for assurance of on time supply to the customer.
• Reviews engineering, engineering changes, planning and quality information for adjustment to production orders as required.
• Analyzes shortage information to determine cause and applies corrective action for long term shortage resolution. Coordinate frequently with PC&L, Tooling, Supply Chain, Operations, Master Scheduling, Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, and After Market to obtain and provide information. May require activities in support of shop floor control.
• May participate in area team walks and continuous improvement activities as required.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, management, or relative field

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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 use of standard Microsoft Office programs
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
• Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands‑on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM