Supply Chain/Logistics Internship

Penske•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required
Ability to learn and use proprietary software required
Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to execute are required
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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Blue collar work experience preferred
Flexible to rotate through different shifts to gain experience preferred
3.0 GPA or higher (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc.
Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability.
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.
Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives.
Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment.