Logistics and Supply Chain Intern

5 days ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Dawn Foods Full time

About Us

Dawn Foods is a renowned global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. We empower customers to grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights, and innovative products. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values are the foundation of our success.

Why Work for Us?

We offer an inspiring work environment where you can experience our vibrant culture, develop valuable skills, and gain knowledge for your future career. Our Dawn Inspire Internship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry.

Intern Benefits

  • Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
  • Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
  • Gain experience working with Excel and developing analytical skills.
  • Participate in a project with direct impact on the Dawn Distribution Network.

Eligibility and Travel Requirements

This is a full-time internship that requires five days on-site at the Dawn Foods Louisville Distribution Center. You will also participate in mandatory onboarding sessions at the Corporate Jackson office from May 19-22 and final presentations from August 6-8.

What It Takes to Be an Intern at Dawn Foods

  • Pursuing a Supply Chain/Logistics or Business bachelor's degree and having completed the sophomore year with an interest in Logistics.
  • Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
  • Strong interest in logistics, warehousing, or transportation.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and basic functions such as pivot tables.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
  • Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and learn from it.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

What Sets You Apart?

  • Intermediate Excel Skills
  • Intermediate PowerPoint Skills
  • Ability to review and analyze data
  • Takes initiative and executes on tasks while seeking support when needed

Your Role as an Intern

  • Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
  • Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
  • Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
  • Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
  • Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interview stakeholders to understand warehouse and delivery operational processes.
  • Evaluate preferred work methods for receiving, put-away, selection, loading, and delivery.
  • Offer recommendations for improvement.
  • Contribute to achieving higher quality results through collaboration with warehouse, delivery, and inventory control teams.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of Dawn's product life cycle.
  • Participate in material variance procedures (damages, cycle counts, and expired product).
  • Understand the complexities and intricacies of Dawn's Outbound operations, including international export business.

Physical Work Demand & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects up to 50 pounds. The normal setting for this job will be a combination of manufacturing laboratory and production floor environment. Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: Wheat/Gluten, Soy, Milk, and Egg. All PPE requirements are to be worn while inside the Plant (hairnets/safety boots/smock must be worn). The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation

$25/hour for Undergraduate students and $27/hour for Graduate students.

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