2027 Production Planner Intern

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles invites you to join a hands-on 10-week internship in Cartersville, GA, where you will participate in demand analysis, build daily production scenarios in SAP, and help optimize scheduling and inventory. You’ll collaborate with Operations and Sales to ensure capacity and efficiency while learning continuous improvement methodologies.

Education required is a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

Qualifications

• Experience with demand analysis and coordination with planning/sales teams is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.
• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.
• Enhance the usage of SAP for scheduling and drive improvements in assembly to minimize downtime and inventory.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to optimize the production plan.
• Ensure the production plan is communicated and updated.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.
• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.
• Enhance the usage of company’s SAP system for accurate scheduling and drive improvements in assembly including minimizing downtime, reducing inefficiencies, and reducing excess inventory.
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations and Sales to ensure capacity and efficiency factors are optimized in the production plan.
• Ensure production plan is communicated and updated appropriately.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and work cross‑functionally to complete root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Monitor order coverage and production plan as key performance indicators.
• Analyze actual and potential supply problems or delivery issues and provide timely communications and analysis to management.

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.

• 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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required
• Years of Experience: P1- 0+ years of experience required//P2- 2 or more years of experience required
• Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Cartersville

Job Field

Supply Chain

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

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.