Distribution & Inventory Planning Intern, Color Plus

Overview

Assist with inter‑plant transfers, production planning, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• apo scheduling
• transfer execution
• production planning
• tool management
• reporting
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Monitors material availability and outbound inter-plant transfer service while managing truck building/rearranging process of inter-plant transfers to support actual customer order service goals. -Providing proactive communication with key plant personnel to ensure adherence to schedule and processes. -Provides detailed scheduling production plans for single/multiple manufacturing facilities using an APO planning platform -Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards. -Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives. -Executing of inter-plant transfers, rail replenishments and order movements to maximize customer service while minimizing freight expenses. -Providing timely delivery of daily production plans while adhering to planning best practice methodology. -Executes inter-plant transfer strategies to enable high service of non-make items and recognizes capacity constraints within manufacturing facilities to maintain high service at lowest landed cost -Collaborating with plant personnel to develop plan of action for shortages including scheduled and unscheduled downtime to ensure high customer service. -Manages all planning tools including master data to execute effective planning resulting in timely service and reduce/avoid excess and obsolete inventory. -Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks. -Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation. -Engage in team meetings and share ideas.

Requirements

• gpa
• excel
• supply chain
• bachelor's
• communication
• team player

What You Bring

-Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0. -Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location. -Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively. -Understanding and incorporating manufacturing constraints in scheduling rules to maximize resource efficiency and minimize inventory stock-outs. -Ability to collaborate effectively with plant personnel to develop action plans in reaction to product/production issues while still ensuring a high-level of customer service. -Full-time work experience -Some analytical skills with the various features of spreadsheet and basic software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) -Must be authorized to work in the US. -Knowledge of supply chain, transportation, and logistics. -Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 (rising junior or rising senior). -Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player. -Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2026. -Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload while paying attention to detail.

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Benefits

-As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time -Networking opportunities and skill development -Mentorship and guidance

About James Hardie

-Its products are central to modern construction, offering durability, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. -It specializes in exterior building materials and serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets. -The company is known for its innovative approach to manufacturing and product development. -Its materials are used in iconic projects, from large commercial developments to custom residential homes. -Its strong financial performance highlights leadership in the building materials sector. -It has revolutionized the industry's approach to sustainable construction.

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