Supply Chain/Logistics Internship

Penske

Nazareth, PA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Cargo/Freight, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Cost Control, Customer Experience, Depth Perception, Financial Compliance, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operating Systems, Operational Audit, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Management, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Value Stream Mapping, Vehicle Fleets, Warehousing

LOCATION

Nazareth, PA

POSTED

Today

Position Summary:

Interns will work with Penske management mentors on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics management: cost savings, sourcing, supply chain management, value stream mapping and waste time reductions. Studies will be ad hoc, both independent and partnered, and assigned based on timing of internship. Interns can expect to learn basic areas of logistics management, while participating in granular areas of identified focus. The intern will rotate through departments gaining hands on experience and knowledge in each of the responsibilities listed below.

This position is usually a 1st shift position, however, the intern will benefit more by being flexible to work a variety of shifts. Days are usually Monday - Friday.

Internship 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 in order 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.

Qualifications:

• Students must be currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management or Business Management required

• High School diploma required

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required

• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required

• Flexible to rotate through different shifts to gain experience preferred

• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions

• Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to execute are required

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information.

-The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain

Job Family: General Administration

Address: 3819 Prologis Parkway

Primary Location: US-PA-Nazareth

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2607167

About the Company

Penske

Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 440,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,300 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.

About Us
Penske is great place to launch or continue your career. We are a dynamic growth company with a 50-plus year history of success that is built upon a foundation of taking great care of our customers, a dedication to excellence in all we do every day and tapping innovative ideas from our associates to drive success for our customers and our own businesses.

Products
Penske offers a wide variety of transportation products and services ranging from full-service truck leasing and fleet maintenance, truck rental, used truck sales, and global supply chain and logistics solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com for more details.

News
Our company makes headlines regularly around the globe. Keep up with the latest news and information from Penske by visiting our newsroom.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Transport and Storage - Materials

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.gopenske.com/

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