About the role#
The Sales Planning & Operations team manages the full lifecycle of a truck order, from initial receipt to final delivery. This role supports the department in balancing market conditions, division goals, and dealer requirements. You will work directly with senior managers and leaders to gain hands-on experience in a professional manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Support the processing and coordination of truck sales orders.
- Identify opportunities to improve department processes and efficiency.
- Assist with invoice reviews, truck delivery communications, and sales order processing.
- Manage and track sales promotions by creating queries and running reports.
- Gather and analyze data to update Sales and Delivery reports.
- Respond to dealer inquiries regarding order status.
- Handle document archiving, data entry, and report reviews.
- Facilitate credit and debit transactions between Kenworth and the dealer network.
- Participate in special projects to support annual sales goals.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably with junior or senior standing.
- Academic focus in Marketing, Operations, or a related business field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a sense of urgency.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Professionalism and a resourceful, self-starting attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Kirkland, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027 (beginning May or June).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25 per hour for undergraduate students or $30 per hour for graduate students.
- Benefits: Includes 401k with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, sick leave, and access to wellness and financial counseling services.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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