Intern, Supply Chain Management 

LOCATION: Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 9806 | 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 Group–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 serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

New York Air Brake 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

What We Offer: Our internships are not all work. NYAB Kansas City Service Center is located just a few minutes from Downtown Kansas City in Riverside, Missouri. When not working, spend your free time taking in the sites at Union Station, the WWI Museum, or the 18th and Vine Jazz District. Catch the KC Royals at Kaufmann Stadium, shop 'till you drop at the world famous Country Club Plaza, or hang out at the Power and Light District.  You are just a short drive to several riverboat casinos, golf courses, and more. Our interns begin work as early as the end of May and work up until the middle of August. Expect 40 hours per week and a competitive salary (based on experience and position) of up to $22 per hour. You will take part in special events, charitable work, and more. There is something for everyone as a summer intern.

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 Warehouse and on Production Floor for identification of reduction of IWD and resolution of back flushing issues.  
 
Required Skills:
•    Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
•    Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, 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.
General:
•    Hours: 40 hours/week
•    Location:  Riverside, Missouri 
•    Note: The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Kansas City or remote is $16.00 to $25.00/per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will depend on their class year/status.