Intern, Material/Production Planner and Scheduler (Supply Chain)

KB Signaling; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Signaling is seeking a junior-year student to assist in supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and lead-time improvement for its North American operations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across production, material, and scheduling teams.

You will analyze data, monitor KPIs, and support reporting while gaining exposure to ERP systems like SAP in a manufacturing setting in Grain Valley, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of MRP, scheduling, inventory and logistics.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends.
• Strong collaboration across teams to manage escalations.

Responsibilities

• Support Core Supply Chain Operations with planning and scheduling.
• Identify stranded inventory and develop actionable rework plans.
• Improve lead times for critical parts and support cash collection goals.
• Identify shortages and manage escalations for make parts to protect deadlines.
• Analyze and report KPIs to identify process improvements.

Skills

Supply chain basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SAP or ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelors in progress: Supply Chain/Operations/Industrial Eng/Mech Eng/Bus Administration

GPA 3.0+

Tools

SAP

Job description

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Essential Functions

Based on business need, the role will focus on one or more of the following:

• Support Core Supply Chain Operations: Partner directly with the Production Planning, Material Planning, and Product Scheduling Teams to assist with daily planning operations and schedule execution.
• Stranded Inventory Optimization: Identify zero-demand stranded inventory and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate an actionable rework plan into various production schedules (KPI: Inventory without Demand Reduction).
• Lead Time Improvement: Utilize material availability tools to identify bottlenecks and improve lead times for 'D' parts, directly supporting cash collection initiatives (KPI: Cash Collection).
• Shortage & Escalation Management: Proactively identify material shortages and assist in managing escalations for upcoming "Make" (manufactured) parts that fall outside normal planning windows to safeguard production timelines (KPI: On-Time Delivery (OTD)).
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Assist in compiling, analyzing, and reporting key supply chain performance metrics (KPIs) to identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills and Competencies

• Supply Chain Foundational Knowledge: Basic understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), production scheduling, inventory management, and logistics.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends/shortages, and propose data-driven solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to manage escalations and collaborate effectively across the Production, Material, and Scheduling teams.
• Software & Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel for data analysis, including pivot tables and formulas, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with ERP systems (such as SAP) is a plus.
• Detail-Oriented & Adaptable: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education

• Degree: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Minimum Year: Entering Junior Year.