Supply Chain - Internship

Gordon Food Service
employee discount
United States, Michigan, Wyoming
1300 Gezon Parkway Southwest (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2024
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Looking to build connections, careers, and the future? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern. Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry. Build Connections By: Supports US Supply Chain. Our department is responsible for supporting and collaborating with the U.S. Divisions to ensure we are managing sales needs and inventory levels. Our responsibilities encompass a wide range of activities. We support the divisions with Demand and Supply Planning activities like forecasting sales demand, replenishment of products, and inventory management to ensure the customers get the products they need on the expected date needed. We are an innovative team that is always looking for new and more efficient ways of supporting the business. Critical thinking, problem solving and data analytics is critical to ensure we are making decisions to support many of the departments we work with. Essential functions: Demand planning activities that include understanding sales data, algorithms, and developing the most accurate forecast of demand for each item at each distribution center. Replenishment activities that include releasing purchase orders to suppliers, inventory management to avoid out of stocks, spoilage and liquidation, and long inventory. Utilize data analytics and reports to plan ahead as well as react to ensure we maintain the optimal inventory levels for our customers and our company. We'll be sure to expose this person to meetings with both our team and other teams where applicable. Strategic Supply Chain Chain Inventory Distribution Center Intralogistics (Electrical, Controls Engineer) Replenishment Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas: Communications & Legal Risk Finance Human Resources IT Marketing & Merchandising Supply Chain Attending unique networking opportunities Engaging in our mentorship program Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential. Participating in Gordon Food Services' community and stewardship efforts. Learning from experts in personal finance, LinkedIn best practices, sharpening your presentation skills, and more. Meeting the following qualifications to be considered for our 2025 internship program: Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain and Data Science majors Problem solving and critical thinking skills Effective written and verbal communication skills. Time management and organizational skills. Ability and willingness to learn. Must be authorized to work in the US. Incoming Junior or Senior status as of May 2025 (Minimum of 56 credit hours) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including: Paid internship Flex Hours Employee Discount Program Gordon Food Service Store Discount Employee Assistance Program Ready to start building? Apply today! BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.