About the role#
The Planning Intern supports our Production Planning team by maintaining the Master Production Schedule. You will help us meet customer demand, support efficient operations, and maintain inventory control. This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while you work under guidance to handle production documentation, scheduling updates, and data entry.
What you'll do#
- Prepare, check, and print accurate production job packets.
- Help maintain material master data, bills of materials, and routings in SAP under supervision.
- Assist with releasing SAP production orders after training and approval.
- Help prepare and update the Master Production Schedule.
- Update schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and inventory needs.
- Review inventory data and flag potential discrepancies or shortages.
- Attend weekly production and scheduling meetings and document follow-up items.
- Follow safety, environmental, quality, and operational procedures.
- Complete other internship-appropriate duties and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing or recently completed an associate degree in a related field, with a focus on Supply Chain Management.
- Interest in production planning, inventory control, and manufacturing.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with guidance and work both independently and collaboratively.
- English communication and comprehension skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with SAP or another ERP system.
- Experience using Excel for scheduling or inventory data.
- Relevant coursework or projects in production planning, inventory control, or manufacturing.
- Basic knowledge of BOMs, routings, or production schedules.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between office and production areas throughout the workday.
- Manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or office supplies up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to navigate a manufacturing facility while wearing required PPE.
- Ability to maintain visual focus when reviewing schedules, inventory data, and production documentation.
Location & details#
- Location: North Charleston, South Carolina.
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
- The term is rolling.
- 1st shift (Monday to Friday, with overtime as required).
About Raycap
Raycap is a technology solutions provider founded in 1987. The company manufactures products for telecommunications, energy, and transportation infrastructure. It operates offices and production facilities across North America and Europe. Raycap employs over 700 people and specializes in surge protection, connectivity cabinets, and concealment solutions.
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