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Materials and Production Planning Internship

Job Summary: The Cooper Standard Supply Chain Management Team in Livonia, MI has an exciting chance for an Intern to provide support for the Summer 2021 Program. This position will provide you the opportunity to plan and monitor the materials and products used by the plants. You will ensure the plants do not run out of materials needed for production. You will also be responsible for managing the flow of inventory to ensure products are properly shipped to customers. Using customer information, you will help set up a schedule for ordering materials and maintaining an efficient inventory.    
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Write the documentation for the scheduling process 
  • Match current work instructions to the standardized work document. Create links from the document to the work instructions, identify missing work instructions and create as needed. Assist with training and process rollout. 
  • Act as liaisons between manufacturing and other departments. Receive project plans and additional information to determine timelines and necessary materials. 
  • Work with regional material managers to run reports which provide the data necessary for monthly key performance indicators (KPI’s) 
  • May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description. 
 
Requirements: 
  • Must have met the credit requirements to achieve Senior level student status prior to May 2021, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field 
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A.  
  • This position involves a measure of inter-departmental and external company interaction, so excellent interpersonal communication skills are a must 
  • Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: 
  • Problem solving and decision making 
  • Problem identification 
  • Computer and electronics skills 
  • Ability to organize, plan, and complete multiple tasks 
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills 
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems 
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications 
  • Ability to multitask and shift priorities  

Work Environment/Conditions: 
  • Professional Office Environment 
  • Must wear proper PPE while on manufacturing floor 
  • Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when needed