2027 Internship - Supply Chain Management - Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for interns

Mentorship & training

Real project work

401(k) vesting eligibility

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a summer internship in Supply Chain in Wichita, KS. You’ll work on inventory and procurement projects, driving automation and efficiency while supporting Direct, Indirect, and Aftermarket operations.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with material planning, purchase orders, and reporting. Applicants pursuing a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or Operations should have strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material planning requirements, issuing purchase orders for materials and components, expediting orders as needed, and verifying delivery dates.
• New process implementation and process improvement, involving developing procedures, completing problem analysis, etc.
• Manage inventory and reorder point of materials based on manufacturing schedules.
• Prepare reports and communications as requested.
• Perform system data analysis, maintenance, and clean-up.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations

Tools

SAP

MS Office

CAD

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

Interns in Supply Chain will work projects focusing on inventory and procurement practices, driving automation and efficiency into daily processes and procedures that support Direct, Indirect, and Aftermarket. The experience entails both production and supplier interface, and provides ample opportunities to work cross‑functionally to efficiently and effectively bring Textron Aviation products to market.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with material planning requirements, issuing purchase orders for materials and components, expediting orders as needed, and verifying delivery dates
• New process implementation and process improvement, involving developing procedures, completing problem analysis, etc.
• Manage inventory and reorder point of materials based on manufacturing schedules
• Prepare reports and communications as requested
• Perform system data analysis, maintenance, and clean-up

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Effectively utilizes time and organizes priorities well
• SAP experience is a plusComputer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)

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.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

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

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift