Learn supply chain functions and disciplines in a real-world distribution center environment
Lead teams, analyze metrics, and develop business processes with mentor guidance
Organize work meetings and manage daily/weekly workload planning across all shifts
Present findings to management and participate in internship training and developmental activities
What they're looking for
Currently pursuing degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Graduate with bachelor's degree within one year of internship completion
Proven leadership experience and ability to work independently in unstructured environments
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
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As an Operations Intern at Cencora, you'll be provided the opportunity to leverage your academic understanding in a real-world, business driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to develop the future supply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period of time. During our 10-week summer program, you will work closely with a mentor while gaining experience leading teams and learning different business areas and functions within our distribution centers. At the end of the summer, our interns report out to their Leadership Team on key accomplishments and learnings from their internship experience. Interns are expected to be onsite at one of our distribution centers listed below.
Start Date: June 7, 2027
End Date: August 13, 2027
Location: Our Whitestown, IN Distribution Center
Shift: Must be flexible to work across all shifts
Below are some of the activities in which you can expect to participate.
Responsibilities
Gain understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines
Receive opportunities to build affiliation with hourly team members, associate peers and interact with senior leadership
Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes
Report findings to other team members and management as required
Experience setting and planning department(s) daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver goals
Work on projects and manage time and effort without need for constant supervision
Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)
Be flexible – to understand our 24/7 operations, you may at times need to work various schedules: including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events
Develop interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup
Demonstrate willingness to learn and take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
Foster an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure culture
Carry out duties and responsibilities by department through internship rotations as trained
All other duties based on business needs
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in: Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, and Business Management (other related majors will be considered)
Graduate with bachelor's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
Must not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future
Skills and Knowledge
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
What Cencora offers
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.
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.
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