Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship

Position Summary

Interns will work with Penske management mentors on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics management: cost savings, sourcing, supply chain management, value stream mapping and waste time reductions. Studies will be ad hoc, both independent and partnered, and assigned based on timing of internship. Interns can expect to learn basic areas of logistics management, while participating in granular areas of identified focus. The intern will rotate through departments gaining hands on experience and knowledge in each of the responsibilities listed below.

This position is primarily a first-shift role; however, the intern will gain the most value from the experience by remaining flexible and working a variety of shifts. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, up to 20 hours per week.

Internship Responsibilities

• People: Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable,

monitor attendance, productivity and other performance markers and provide counseling and /or recognition to associates as needed.

• Operations: Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to

increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations. Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift. Have a working knowledge of the site’s operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution. Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Finance: Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as

inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc. Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability.

• Safety: Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in

alignment with the location safety strategy. Provide associates with communication, training, feedback and direction to ensure safe performance.