Supply Chain Intern
The Internship position within Supply Chain is a paid, 10-week program held annually each Summer. The Intern will help support day-to-day operations, as well as various projects & initiatives from our Distribution Centers. The Intern will also be responsible for helping develop, implement & enhance current processes to improve our overall Distribution Center operational quality & efficiencies. This includes participating in & providing detailed feedback on special Operation’s projects throughout our Hub and DC locations. The work performed by the Intern will be highly visible to leadership & have a direct impact on the organization.
Typical assignments/projects will involve the following areas: Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Replenishment, Transportation, Engineering, Manufacturing. The duties & responsibilities of the Internship are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in Supply Chain Management & Operations. Interns will gain exposure to innovative best practices throughout the facility via departmental rotations with related projects & insights designed for each area.
Additionally, this position will be tasked to look at our current processes of productivity throughout the facility & help develop related reporting, communication & efficiencies.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to move into full-time positions after the Internship.
The Supply Chain Internship position is located in one of the following locations: Olive Branch, MS, Dallas, TX, City of Industry, CA, Tupelo, MS, Litchfield Park, AZ, Braselton, GA, South Brunswick, NJ.
You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....
• Partner with Operation’s Leadership Team to improve profiling in the building
• Evaluate various direct processes (mod and off-line) & develop tools to optimize, measure & report productivity
• Assist with creating process control & training documents
• Develop & publish reports on productivity & quality
• Attend Operational Meetings
• Make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies in all areas of the Distribution Center
Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….
• Currently enrolled upcoming Senior or recent graduate (most recent semester) in a Supply Chain, Logistics or Operational Business concentration
• Have analytical capability
• Ability to communicate all facets of the business
• Be well organized with attention to detail
• Advanced experience in MS office, Access Database experience is a plus
• Ability to develop & deliver effective presentations
Previous Summer Intern Projects:
• Profiling & Picking Optimization
• Labor Management (tracking & reporting)
• Velocity Analysis
• Velocity Analysis
Additional Details....
• Professional development & social programming is an integral part of your internship experience to understand our culture.
• This position is the primary path for consideration into Williams-Sonoma upon graduation & is based on overall program performance.
Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….
• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits