Material Planning & Scheduler Intern

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation.  Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products – including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few – AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.

Albany Engineered Composites is seeking a Material Planning & Scheduler Intern to support our aerospace manufacturing operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in production scheduling, material planning, and supply chain coordination within a high-precision industry. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and production efficiency while gaining exposure to MRP systems, inventory control, and lean manufacturing principles.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in material planning to ensure timely availability of parts and components for production.

· Support production scheduling, aligning material deliveries with manufacturing timelines.

· Monitor inventory levels and help analyze supply chain performance metrics.

· Work with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems to track orders, schedules, and lead times.

· Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to address material shortages and delays.

· Support capacity planning and assist in identifying bottlenecks in production.

· Analyze demand forecasts and recommend adjustments to planning parameters.

· Assist in continuous improvement projects related to scheduling and inventory optimization.

· Prepare reports and dashboards on material flow, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency.

· Participate in team meetings and contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications:

· Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in Excel, ERP/MRP software (SAP, Oracle, or similar is a plus).

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS principles is preferred.

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Gain:

· Hands-on experience in aerospace supply chain operations.

· Exposure to real-world planning, scheduling, and procurement strategies.

· Training in industry-leading ERP/MRP systems.

· Mentorship from experienced supply chain and planning professionals.

· Opportunity to contribute to process improvement projects in a high-tech industry

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• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.

• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.