Dc Intern

The intern will partner with Management to work on special projects. During this time, the intern will help manage and streamline day-to-day operations with timely receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. Duties can also include supervising employees who operate rolling stock equipment and/or automated equipment.

Job Responsibility
• Conduct start-up meetings to communicate daily volume and safety topics of the week.
• Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures to resolve and correct problems; communicates issues to members of management for the assigned department.
• Utilizes Productivity Improvement Plan processes to identify improvement areas.
• Review quality measurements and report status to a member of management for the assigned department.
• Review quality measurements and reports status to reporting member of management for the assigned department.
• Maintains positive employee relations and maintains employee records daily.
• Supports safety programs to reduce or eliminate employee injuries
• Will report weekly to members of Management on status of project and overall performance.

Job Qualifications
• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to precision.
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and skills necessary to assist employees in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions
• Must be able to physically move throughout the distribution center to monitor the flow of merchandise.
• Exposure to dust, varied lighting, and noise.
• Some heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling may be required to assist employees when necessary.

Education/Experience
• Undergraduate or graduate business student with/or pursuing a major in Supply Chain Management.
• Solid analytical skills and self-motivation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.