Materials Intern

Allison Transmission • Lugoff, SC

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About The Position

The Materials Planning Intern supports daily materials planning and inventory control operations within a distribution center. This role helps ensure parts availability, improves replenishment accuracy, and drives process improvements in reporting, stocking strategies, and warehouse flow. The intern will contribute to data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and operational waste.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or equivalent productivity tools.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co‑op, or hands‑on project experience (academic or extracurricular) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of special projects related to materials planning, logistics optimization, or supply chain efficiency.
• Assist with daily inventory monitoring, including tracking stock levels, shortages, and replenishment needs.
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of material master data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Help prepare and update inventory and materials planning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Participate in cycle counts, variance analysis, and root-cause investigations to improve inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and warehouse teams to resolve material availability issues.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, such as workflow mapping, data cleanup, and reporting standardization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees