What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Material/Production Planner and Scheduler (Supply Chain) position at KB Signaling?
KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.
KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The candidate will be directly supporting the Production Planning, Material planning and Product Scheduling Teams. In some cases they will act and perform duties within those teams. Various projects and initiatives will be designed to enhance these teams including, but not limited to:
KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
The candidate will be directly supporting the Production Planning, Material planning and Product Scheduling Teams. In some cases they will act and perform duties within those teams. Various projects and initiatives will be designed to enhance these teams including, but not limited to:
- Identification of zero demand stranded inventory and integrating a rework plan into the various production schedules (KPI = Inventory without Demand Reduction; Production Planning Team)
- Improving lead times of ‘D’ Parts using material availability tools (KPI = Cash Collection; Scheduling Team)
- Identification of Material Shortages and managing escalations for Upcoming Make parts that are outside the normal planning windows (KPI = OTD, Production & Material Planning Team)