2026 Internship - Production Control & Logistics (Independence, KS)

Textron • Independence, MO

49d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Assist with maintaining system integrity of material requirements and replenishments, optimizing inventory levels, production capacity, and material management.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain, management, or relative field
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
• Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
• Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws.  If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Following MDIs and Standard Work Instructions, performs a variety of analytical duties to determine material requirements and approve demand/supply for raw material, purchased and manufactured materials.
• Determines MRP policies and maintains inputs for material ordering and control.
• Releases replenishments and drives requirements through the MRP system.
• Utilizes bills of materials, master schedules, production schedules, after market forecasts, manufacturing planning, engineering information, and departmental guidelines to determine adequate material quantities for assurance of on time supply to the customer.
• Reviews engineering, engineering changes, planning and quality information for adjustment to production orders as required.
• Analyzes shortage information to determine cause and applies corrective action for long term shortage resolution. Coordinate frequently with PC&L, Tooling, Supply Chain, Operations, Master Scheduling, Engineering, Manufacturing Planning, and After Market to obtain and provide information. May require activities in support of shop floor control.
• May participate in area team walks and continuous improvement activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees