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

Knorr-Bremse; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays paid by company

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

KB Signaling Inc. invites applications for an Intern, Material/Production Planner and Scheduler (Supply Chain).

The role is on-site and focuses on supporting daily planning operations, coordinating with production, material planning, and scheduling teams to ensure timely materials and production flow. Ideal candidates will have a degree in SCM/Operations or related field, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Foundational supply chain knowledge: MRP, scheduling, inventory, logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem solving to identify trends and shortages.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint; familiarity with ERP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily planning operations and schedule execution.
• Identify stranded inventory and support rework plans.
• Help improve lead times for manufactured parts and support cash collection.
• Identify material shortages and assist in escalation management to protect OTD.
• Compile, analyze, and report key KPIs for process improvement.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP (ERP)

Education

Degree in SCM/Operations Eng/IE/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

What does KB Signaling have to offer you?

• Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits


• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance


• Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage


• Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages


• Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Health Savings Accounts


• Generous 401(k) plan


• Personal Paid Time Off


• Company-paid holidays

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.