Materials Planner Internship | Summer 2024 Job

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company 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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

 

We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running! 

 

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.

 

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is looking for a highly motivated Intern who is interested in gaining professional supply chain experience in an industry-leading manufacturing company to join our Materials team. We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!

 

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals
• Work directly with Senior Managers and Directors
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals
• Gain valuable hands-on experience

 

Internships are scheduled to begin in May or June 2024

 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

 

• Develop a working knowledge of PACCAR North America Materials inventory planning system and perform research on part purchase and usage history.
• Assist with the identification and disposition of surplus and obsolete material.
  • This includes weekly Sales and Operations (S&O) identification activities, analyzing exception reports and updating the database, initiating or recommending disposal options, and weekly reporting S&O identification/disposition activities
• Provide administrative support to dealers, customers, and management.
• Ownership of planning/ordering duties for a set of SKUs purchased from multiple sources ranging in spend value.
• Develop and apply the skills used in Materials to coordinate engineering product changes.
  • This includes Engineer Change Notice (ECN) review, maintenance of planning databases, supplier communication, and project closure.
• Coordinate special projects/programs as required.

 

Skills / Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, including the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be a team player and able to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
  • Experience using the Access database system preferred
• Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree in progress focusing on Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related fields.

• Junior or senior standing preferred

 

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options, including:

 

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

 

Additional Job Board Information

 

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students