Supply Chain Internship - Drop Shipment - Summer 2027

Job Summary

WebstaurantStore is the leading ecommerce website to meet the purchasing needs of the food service professional worldwide. WebstaurantStore, a Clark Associates company, is looking for proactive, detail oriented candidates who excel in communication to join our growing company as a Drop Shipment Intern. This role focuses on vendor relations, problem solving, and process improvement, and is a key part of growing our business and serving the purchasing needs of food service professionals worldwide.

Drop Shipment performs many functions involving communication with vendors, customers, and departments within our company to ensure customers receive their orders as quickly and smoothly as possible.

During your internship, we will have knowledgeable mentors available that will provide guidance as you gain professional experience while sharpening your skills. WebstaurantStore can offer flexible hours, and can develop a work program to meet your class schedule. Interns at Clark Associates also have access to a robust training program, which includes campus and warehouse tours, team shadowing, volunteer opportunities, roundtable discussions and presentations with senior leadership, mentorship, networking opportunities, soft-skill and hard-skill training, and other great internship perks! Click here to learn more about our fabulous internship program.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY).

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Make and execute decisions regarding the best way to fulfill orders
• Collaborate with others in Order Optimization and Logistics to ensure fast processing of orders
• Shadow with other team members to gain knowledge in all areas of the department
• Communicate with internal and external sources to ensure effective order fulfillment and solve problems
• Monitor and edit reports
• Projects such as improving processes with vendors and internal systems

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

• This is an entry level role and specific experience is not required

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Detail oriented
• Can communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
• Able to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities
• Willing to take initiative and ownership of problems to find solutions
• Able to balance desired business and customer outcomes
• A team player who wants to contribute to a thriving culture
• Able to flourish in a fast-paced, changing environment