Supply Chain Management - Internship

With direct supervision, a Supply Chain/Procurement Intern is responsible for participation in projects to improve sites' Planning, MPS, and SIOP processes. The projects may include:
Documenting Standard Work through written Statement of Works and/or Video Tutorials, Supporting the deployment of MRP systems and processes across the sites, and Enhancement of the process tools to better support the following SIOP activities.

Our Summer Interns commit to a 12 week internship starting in June and are expected to work 40 hours a week. Summer Interns are invited to participate in the Internship Development Program which consists of three virtual sessions (June, July, & August) with all US interns focusing on professional leadership development.

Our Annual Interns commit to a full year of employment starting any time outside of the summer months and are expected to work 15 - 20 hours a week during the academic year and then 40 hours a week through summer months over a 12 week period. Annual interns are invited to participate in the Internship Development Program which consists of three virtual sessions (June, July & August) with all US interns focusing on professional leadership development.

Our Co-Op opportunities expect the student to commit to a minimum of a semester starting in January, June, or August and are expected to work 40 hours a week. GKN Aerospace will work with you on an individual basis to ensure we meet the structured & specific requirements of your co-op from your university.

• Compile plant SIOP by consolidating data from Programs (Demand Plan, ME (Resource Capacity), Manufacturing (demonstrated performance), New Programmes (Phase-in/out), SC (Inventories) and Purchasing (Suppliers capacity)
• Identify internal and external bottlenecks
• Ensure plans are robust - compile what-if scenarios for opportunities and/or risk mitigation
• Summarize assumptions and risks to the plans and ensure these are clearly communicated / understood and final plans agreed / signed off with all the stakeholders during plant SIOP review
• Assisting in the creation of tools to simplify the following MPS activities
• Sequence work orders in line with MPS for specified products and production lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these lines.
• Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the schedule, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from standard.
• Monitor Stock cover daily in order to avoid Stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the execution sequence if possible or raising the issue with the Master Scheduler.
• Monitor availability of raw material / components and escal…?
• Proactively communicate/escalate to the Master Scheduler / Value Stream management potential production execution issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions against potential supply failure.
• Weekly track, challenge and report Schedule Adherence with reasons for deviation to Value Stream Management and Master Scheduler.
• Ensure actual run-rates, batch quantities and changeover-times data are tracked and regularly updated in systems
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in a related supply chain field such as Business Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related technical field.
• Must have completed your sophomore year or later in your current program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Capability to work effectively in a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments.
• Keen interest in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications.
• Team player with excellent planning and organization skills.
• Effective communication and writing skills. Attention to detail is critical.
• Enthusiasm for continuous personal development and leadership opportunities.
• Local candidates only (relocation, work sponsorship and/or housing not available).
• Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.