Intern, Supply Chain Management 

LOCATION: Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 7636 | JOB GRADE: 0  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Who We Are: New York Air Brake has served the rail industry with innovative train control systems since 1890. The freight division is headquartered in Watertown, New York, with operations in Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri; Irving, Texas; West Chicago, Illinois; and Salisbury, North Carolina. Known for innovation, quality, customer focus, and safety, NYAB continues to grow and offer career opportunities in a people-first environment.

Internships have a lasting impact on our team at New York Air Brake! The summer internship program for students in their Junior or Senior year of study provides the opportunity to make big contributions to our manufacturing facilities that help us deliver advanced freight rail braking solutions now and in the future. We value innovation, team players, and people with the passion to dig in when presented with new opportunities.

This is your opportunity to make a big impact on improving the quality of how the latest generation of locomotive and freight car braking systems are manufactured. You can expect challenging work and an insider’s view into your future profession. You will work individually and as part of a project team while receiving regular feedback in preparation for a final presentation to company leaders.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze and Identify Improvement Opportunities in the Buyer/Planner transactional activity
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Manager to create reporting tools and charts to trend Demand.
• Turn and Inventory Control performance.
• Analyze materials storage areas in the warehouse and production floor to identify the reduction of IWD and resolve back-flushing issues.  

 Required Skills:

• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Resourceful - not intimidated by large assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment and multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated and enthusiastic and have strong people skills.

Required Experience:

Education: Business, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our internships are not all work. New York Air Brake, Kansas City Service Center, is located in Riverside, Missouri. We are just a few minutes from Downtown Kansas City. Take a stroll through the historic River Market area with cuisine from around the world and its unique shops. Ride the street car through downtown to the Power and Light District for concerts, dining and night life or visit Berkely Riverfront Park and take in a game at CPKC Stadium – the first women’s professional soccer stadium in the world. Looking for some more summer fun? Visit the Kauffman Sports Complex to watch the Royals play and visit Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. Top it off with world class shopping at Zona Rosa or at the Country Club Plaza! The City of Fountains is waiting for you!

Our interns start in May and work through August. You can expect 40 hours per week plus lots of fun. There is something for everyone as a summer intern at the Kansas City Service Center

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC 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.