Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Ready to step into the world of supply chain
operations? If you have a passion for logistics, organization and
teamwork, Penske's internship in distribution center management
(DCM) offers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning in a
dynamic and thriving industry. You'll witness firsthand how your
work helps streamline operations to keep businesses moving forward.
Major 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 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.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and
company policies and procedures. Growth/Customer Experience:
Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives.
Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement
efforts. Fleet/Assets: Properly plan work assignments to ensure
effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment. Intern Qualifications:
• Pursuing a related business degree • High School diploma or GED
required • Students must be entering their junior or senior year of
college • Must be able to commute to the operation daily. •
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of
the job • Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions •
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred • Blue
collar work experience preferred • Basic computer skills including
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required •
Ability to learn and use proprietary software required • Flexible
to rotate through different shifts to gain experience preferred •
Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently,
multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility, time
management, and ability to execute are required • 3.0 GPA or higher
(Preferred) • Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and
written communication skills • Must demonstrate ability to build
and develop positive working rapport/relationships within
department at all levels. • Committed to learning and growing
required; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness •
Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management
and organizational skills Physical Requirements: - The physical and
mental demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. - The associate will be required to: read; communicate
verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain
information; and remember and understand certain instructions or
guidelines. - While performing the duties of this job, the
associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. - Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Category:
Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: General Administration Address:
730 E Trinity Blvd Primary Location: US-TX-Grand Prairie Employer:
Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2326284 Date posted: 09/18/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Grand Prairie , Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship, Executive , Grand Prairie, Texas
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