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Internship - Supply Chain Operations - Walton, KY

Walton, KYOnsitePart TimeJunior / Entry-levelPosted 3 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • merchandise receipt
  • stocking
  • order filling
  • shipment
  • supervising employees
  • rolling stock equipment
  • automated equipment
  • start-up meetings
  • daily volume

Nice to have

  • business student

Role summary

Dollar General is seeking an intern to support Supply Chain Operations in Walton, KY. The intern will assist management with special projects, focusing on streamlining daily operations including merchandise receipt, stocking, order fulfillment, and shipment. Responsibilities include conducting daily meetings, resolving operational issues using SOPs, identifying improvement areas, reviewing quality metrics, maintaining employee relations and records, supporting safety programs, and reporting on project status and performance. The role requires strong attention to detail, employee relations skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). The intern must be able to navigate a distribution center environment and perform physical tasks as needed. This internship is ideal for a business student pursuing a major in Supply Chain Management.

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.
Work Where You Matter
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive. Company Overview
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
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