*Summer 2027 Material Planning Co-op

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a leading innovator in forklift and material handling equipment, is seeking a Summer 2027 Material Planning Co-op in New Bremen, OH. You will assist in creating and updating production schedules, identify material shortages, and analyze data to support planning decisions.

You will work with production, procurement, and logistics teams, participate in daily planning meetings, and help document standard operating procedures and training materials related to planning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, updating, and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.
• Identify shortages or overages of materials and recommend actions.
• Collect and analyze production data and prepare reports/dashboards.
• Enter and maintain data in ERP systems; support data accuracy for materials, BOMs, and routing.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to align plans.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and reviews; identify planning inefficiencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Industrial Engineering (or related)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

***Summer 2027 Material Planning Co-op

Location:

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Posting External

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and updating and monitoring daily/weekly production schedules.

• Help identify shortages or overages of materials and recommend actions.

• Collect and analyze production data.

• Prepare reports and dashboards for planning and performance tracking.

• Enter and maintain data in ERP systems.

• Support data accuracy for materials, BOMs, and routing.

• Work with production, kanban technician, procurement, and logistics teams to align plans.

• Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews.

• Identify inefficiencies in planning or scheduling processes.

• Support lean manufacturing or Six Sigma projects.

• Help document standard operating procedures related to planning.

• Maintain planning-related documentation and training materials.

• Attend training sessions on planning tools, systems, and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts)

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

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