Supply Chain & Operations Student Co-Op – Year-Round; Halstead, KS

THE COMPANY

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Conti Tech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Supply Chain & Operations Student Co-op

Year-Round | Multiple Semester Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and analytical student to join our Supply Chain team in a year-round Co-op opportunity. This position is designed to continue across multiple semesters, providing the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in supply chain and materials management within a real‑world manufacturing environment.

As a Co-op on the Supply Chain team, you will support activities related to material planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain performance. You will gain hands‑on experience using business systems and data to help ensure materials are available to support production and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams to analyze supply chain processes, resolve material and inventory challenges, improve efficiency, and contribute to projects focused on cost, service, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.

Year‑round opportunity; expected to continue across multiple semesters. Schedule will be coordinated around the student's academic requirements.

• Assist with material and production planning activities to support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor material availability, inventory levels, and potential shortages that could impact production.
• Support inventory management activities, including inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and analysis of excess or obsolete materials.
• Assist with purchasing and procurement activities, including purchase order tracking and supplier follow‑up.
• Support monitoring of supplier deliveries, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Assist with receiving, warehouse, and logistics activities as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and report on supply chain data and key performance indicators.
• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel to research, analyze, and maintain supply chain information.
• Help identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, scheduling, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and other departments to identify and resolve supply chain issues.
• Document findings and present project…