Join Airbus as a Supply Chain Planning Summer Intern in Kinston, NC. This on-site, entry-level internship offers the chance to drive high-impact projects, modernize strategic planning, validate critical data, and implement digital tools supporting aerospace manufacturing.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Industrial Engineering.
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite applications.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work on-site in Kinston, NC for the duration of the internship without visa sponsorship.
Skills & Responsibilities
MS Excel and Google Suite: Create and deliver technical documents, presentations, and manage operational data.
Process Documentation: Lead the review and update of operational work instructions and process calendars.
Data Validation: Ensure integrity and reliability of operational metrics and reporting.
Project Management: Drive operational projects from planning through completion by coordinating with team members.
Potential transition routes: Students or recent graduates from business, supply chain, or engineering disciplines may bring strong analytical and organizational skills, alongside meeting the academic and communication requirements.
Job description
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Job Description:
Airbus is looking for a Summer Intern - Supply Chain Planning to join our team based in Kinston, NC.
This intern role won't just file paperwork; you will be responsible for high-impact projects to modernize our strategic planning, validate critical data, and implement new digital tools that support the future of aerospace aftermarket.
Meet the Team:
Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.
Your Working Environment:
The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.
Your Challenges:
Process Documentation and Update: Lead the review and comprehensive update of team operational documents, specifically the 'Business Case Closure' and 'Business Case Preliminary Analysis' work instructions, to ensure accuracy and alignment with current best practices.
Strategic Initiative Support: Assist in advancing incomplete strategic projects for the team, including the development and improvement of the team's overarching process calendar and communication tools.
Data Validation and Quality Control: Contribute to tasks focused on data validation to ensure the integrity and reliability of operational metrics and reporting.
New Tool Resource Development: Collaborate on creating user resources and documentation for the 'eRSP SeRA' tool, which serves as the new platform for replacing legacy Google Sheets-based documents.
Operational Project Management: Drive the assigned operational project from planning through completion, coordinating with various team members to gather inputs and finalize deliverables.
Your Boarding Pass:
Required:
Ability to work in Kinston, NC for the duration of the summer internship
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university.
Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required for this role.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively
Dependable, self-motivated and accessible
Able to prioritize concurrent assignments with guidance.
Capable of creating and delivering technical documents and presentations with guidance
Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.
Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to the Lead
Advanced Microsoft Office / Google Workspace Skills
Preferred:
Degree in Business Administration ,Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
Experience in Process Documentation or Mapping: Prior involvement in a project (academic or extracurricular)
Demonstrated Data Handling and Analysis Skills: Previous exposure to manipulating, validating, and presenting data
Previous experience in Independent or Group Projects: Evidence of strong organizational, time management, and project ownership skills
Process Mapping and Documentation Tools
Project and Task Management Softwares
Physical Requirements:
Onsite or remote: 100%
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 100%
Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.100%
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.100%
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. 100%
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 20%
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 10%
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 10%
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. 90%
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. 10%
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. 40%
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. 0%
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 30%
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
Ability to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship/work authorization is required.
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Company: Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Entry Level
Remote Type: On-site
Job Family: Supplier Management ------
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