Supply Chain & Operations Student Co-Op – Year-Round (Halstead, KS) at Continental in Halstead, Kansas, United States

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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 updates, recommendations, and results to Supply Chain and Operations leadership.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Students must be at a minimum sophomore standing with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, inventory management, logistics, or manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.
• Coursework or experience related to supply chain management, logistics, operations, procurement, or inventory management.
• Experience with SAP, ERP systems, or other supply chain management software.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, data visualization, or other analytical tools.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, purchasing, or logistics experience.
• Experience working with inventory, production planning, or material requirements.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or process improvement methodologies.
• Experience completing data analysis or process improvement projects.

Skills

Required

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Paid, year-round Co-op opportunity with competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity to continue the Co-op across multiple semesters while completing your degree.
• Hands-on experience working within a manufacturing Supply Chain organization.
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world supply chain, inventory, planning, and process improvement projects.
• Mentorship from experienced Supply Chain and Operations professionals.
• Exposure to supply chain processes from material planning and purchasing through production, inventory, and logistics.
• Cross-functional experience with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Opportunity to develop experience with SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other business systems.
• Networking opportunities and potential consideration for future full-time opportunities in Supply Chain and Operations.
• Students from locations outside of the United States must be employed by Continental in their home country or actively enrolled in a Continental-sponsored international intern program to be considered for a Co-op in the United States. The Company does not sponsor visas for international Co-op students.
• ContiTech, Halstead Facility will not offer relocation for this Co-op.