Material & Production Scheduler Intern

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 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.