Summer 2027 - Materials Planner Intern

Paccar Inc.; Kirkland (WA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary and 401k with up to

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and H

EAP services

Global Fortune 500 company with growth

Descrizione del lavoro

PACCAR's Kenworth Division is seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in Supply Chain and Logistics within the Materials team. You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, suppliers, and cross-functional groups to ensure material delivery aligns with schedules.

The role offers exposure to supplier management, ECN review, planning/database maintenance, and participation in special projects.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in progress focusing on Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
• Junior or senior standing preferred

Mansioni

• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure material arrives on time
• Serve as focal point for Materials’ supplier management, monitor quality, service, and delivery issues
• Assist with identification and disposition of surplus/obsolete material
• Coordinate Surplus & Obsolete (S&O) identification, analyze reports, and update database
• Own planning/ordering duties for SKUs from multiple sources
• Issue purchase and/or manual orders to meet manufacturing schedules and inventory targets
• Coordinate engineering product changes (ECN) and maintain planning databases
• Support special projects/programs and host conference calls to resolve supply chain issues
• Communicate issues and resolutions to Materials Planner and Senior Leadership
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Access database preferred

Conoscenze

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Access database

Resourceful

Professionalism

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in progress

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Access database

Descrizione del lavoro

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Company:

PACCAR

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running!

Kenworth Truck Company:

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Division of PACCARis looking for a highly motivated Internwho is interested in gaining professional Supply Chain and Logistics experience in anindustry-leading manufacturing companyto join ourMaterials team. We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first‑hand from the industry’s top professionals
• Work directly with Senior Managers and Directors
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Suppliers, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure that all material arrives at the plants according to guidelines.
• Serve as a focal point for Materials’ supplier management, monitor supplier quality, service, and delivery issues.
• Assist with the identification and disposition of surplus and obsolete material.
• This includes weekly Surplus and Obsolete (S&O) identification activities, analyzing exception reports and updating the database, initiating or recommending disposal options, and weekly reporting S&O identification/disposition activities
• Ownership of planning/ordering duties for a set of SKUs purchased from multiple sources ranging in spend value.
• Issue purchase and/or manual orders to suppliers to meet manufacturing schedules, maintain proper inventory levels, and navigate material planning issues.
• Develop and apply the skills used in Materials to coordinate engineering product changes.
• This includes Engineering Change Notice (ECN) review, maintenance of planning databases, supplier communication, and project closure.
• Coordinate special projects/programs as required.
• Host conference calls with internal and external personnel to resolve supply chain disruptions and EDI discrepancies.
• Communicate and elevate issues, information, and resolution to Materials Planner at the plant(s) and/or Corporate Commodity Manager, Directors, and Senior Leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be a team player and able to work effectively in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience using the Access database system preferred
• Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in progressfocusing on Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields.

• Junior or senior standing preferred

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal‑oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E‑Verify Employer.

Nearest Major Market:

Seattle

Nearest Secondary Market:

Bellevue

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Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Industrial, Material Planner, Operations, Manufacturing