Manufacturing Material Planning Internship
Please apply online at https://www.paccar.com/careers/
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is 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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
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.
Nature of Duties
- Plans production part or transportation load requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, transportation orders and other information.
- Reviews order boards to assure part/load orders are in place to support production schedules in weeks 1-2
- Expedite order releases or change orders to assure timely delivery of parts to support production schedules. Set up expedite carriers as required.
- Work with suppliers to set up load planning to meet production schedules.
- Manage inventory levels to meet guidelines.
- Respond to any part quality or delivery issues that are required to meet production schedules.
- Communicate with division buyer to assure proper forecast orders are in place.
- Identify and resolve supplier and internal errors that result in receiving discrepancies (umr-unmatched receipts).
- Attendance is an essential function of all positions.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in degree program in supply chain management, logistics, or related field
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and functions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Strong basic math skills; analytical, detailed, organized work habits.
- Keyboard proficiency.
Physical Requirements
- Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.