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Inventory Control Co-op

CompanyRolls-Royce
LocationMankato
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Inventory Control Co-op will support inventory management functions by coordinating data collection and analysis with departments like Logistics and Purchasing. They will also help develop and implement improved standards and processes to reduce handling inefficiencies, damage, and overprocessing.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$17 - $36
Company Size
31202
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Rolls-Royce, we're a force for progress: powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We’ve been at the forefront of innovation for more than a hundred years. Our engineering excellence is the power behind some of the most critical technologies used in the air, at sea and on land.
About the Role

Job Description

Inventory Control Co-op

Location: Mankato, Minnesota - Onsite

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary:

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

As an Inventory Control Co-op, you’ll support a variety of functions related to inventory management. You’ll coordinate data collection and analysis with internal departments, including Logistics, Purchasing and Material Replenishment. You’ll also help develop and implement improved standards and processes to reduce excess handling, damage, transportation inefficiencies and overprocessing.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Utilize external supplier data to improve efficiency in packaging, deliveries and optimal order quantity selection

  • Provide insight and develop essential inventory functions including but not limited to; PlanForEveryPart Database, Controlled Inventory Levels, FIFO, Improved Inventory Turns and visibility and identification

  • Support the development of company standards as well as assist in processes involving Just-In-Time deliveries, Kanban systems and Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI). Assist in developing standards for delivery quantity’s, packaging types and containers

  • Work with the warehouse teams to assist with data analysis for improving storage locations as well as put-away/picking processes

  • Coordinate with internal customers revolving around tasks and knowledge of packing, deliveries, Just-In-Time and KanBan replenishments and demand visibility

Who we’re looking for:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Planning and organization skills with an ability to multitask

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Analytical skills with the ability to provide creative resolutions

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Relevant majors:  

Attending an accredited college/university and will be continuing your education after the Co-op. You must be working towards a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in:

  • Business

  • Finance

  • Engineering

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: Ability to work in the U.S. with indefinite work authorization; No sponsorships are available for this role.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

#EmergingTalent


Job Posting Date

17 Mar 2026; 00:03


Pay Range

$17.00 - $35.50-Hourly


Location

Mankato


Benefits

Key Skills
Microsoft OfficePlanningOrganizationMultitaskingAttention To DetailAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationData CollectionData AnalysisProcess ImprovementInventory ManagementLogistics CoordinationPurchasing SupportMaterial Replenishment
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsEngineeringFinance & Accounting