Transportation and Delivery Intern

Cencora, Inc. • Carrollton, TX

38d

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Our 10-week paid internship program has been developed to provide students with hands-on experience to learn more about the Healthcare industry and the impact to human and animal health.  This internship program will provide you with professional development, networking and volunteer opportunities.  You will learn about the Guiding Principles of our culture but most importantly, have the opportunity to become a key contributor in the future talent pipeline of Cencora. As an intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to the optimization of our transportation and logistics operations. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and learn about various aspects of supply chain management.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
• Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated, flexible, accountable and can effectively handle multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of computers to operative effectively with PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook

Responsibilities

• Assist in transportation metrics and analytics: Utilize tools like Power BI to collect, analyze, and visualize transportation data. Generate reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery rates, cost per mile, or carrier performance metrics.
• Document processes and flows: Work closely with the team to document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for transportation and logistics activities. Create process flows and diagrams to improve understanding and ensure consistent execution of tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with other departments such as warehousing, procurement, customer service, and IT to ensure seamless integration of transportation operations within the overall supply chain.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives: Identify opportunities for streamlining transportation processes or enhancing efficiency. Propose innovative solutions or improvements based on best practices within the industry.
• Stay updated on industry trends: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry developments related to transportation logistics. Share insights with the team regarding potential opportunities or challenges that may impact our supply chain operations.

Benefits

• We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees