2027 Summer Internship: Supplier Development Management

Location: Denton, TX, US

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an internship for students currently enrolled in college. This opening is for a Supplier Development Management Intern Intern to add to our North American Materials team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:

Support supplier development initiatives focused on improving supplier performance, capacity, quality, and delivery reliability.

Assist with supplier capacity assessments, manufacturing process evaluations, and identification of production bottlenecks.

Collect, analyze, and report supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Support supplier recovery and continuous improvement projects by tracking corrective actions, milestones, and results.

Assist in developing dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate supplier performance and project status to management.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Materials, to support supplier development activities.

Participate in supplier risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and supply chain improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or related degree program.

Preferred Qualifications

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

Exceptional Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication

Self-starter and Resourceful

Strong Professionalism

Analytical

Interest in collecting, analyzing, and reporting on tests.

General Description of Internship Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

This position may offer stipend assistance benefits

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and Peterbilt+ (An LGBTQ support group).

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