Transportation and Delivery Intern

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.

Start Date: June 2, 2025

End Date: August 8. 2025

Location: Hybrid- Conshohocken, PA or Carrollton, TX

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.

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.
• Participate in TMS RFP project: Observe, participate, and assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for selecting a Transportation Management System (TMS). Help evaluate vendor proposals, conduct system testing, and provide feedback on functionality.
• Support ProShip implementation: Collaborate with the team during the implementation of ProShip, a parcel manifesting system. Assist in observing the implementation process, participate in testing activities, and provide input on system configuration.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's 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

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools.

• Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.

• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) is preferred.

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. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

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