Supply chains are an essential part of virtually every type of business. Whether it’s getting raw materials to a factory, or getting finished products into customers’ hands, everything needs to be in the right place at the right time. And that’s what DHL Supply Chain does best. With 47,000 associates at more than 490 sites throughout the U.S. and Canada, DHL Supply Chain provides innovative, customized supply chain solutions and third-party logistics to some of the world’s best-known and most successful companies.
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Intern for one of our distribution centers in Hillsboro, OR.
Operations Interns assist in quality continuous improvement efforts, while also participating in a formalized Summer Internship Program. The goal of the program is to enhance student’s business acumen through continuous learning and networking opportunities. Throughout the summer, interns have the opportunity to:
•Participate in a series of webinars that focus on professional networking, communication and presentation skills
•Listen and ask questions to our executives through our Executive Speaker Series
•Collaborate with other interns across North America on a Capstone Project
•Travel to Columbus, OH, to present their Capstone Project to leadership at the Intern Capstone Event
•Network with other interns and business leaders across all regions and business segments within the organization
•Be considered for full time roles
The scope of projects and daily tasks may include:
•Identify, analyze, and implement new processes
•Review inventory accuracy
•Write and implement new labor standards
•Enhance and implement new training procedures
•Assist management with ongoing project work
•Reducing errors and waste in the operation
•Improve performance against contracted Key Performance Indicators (Order Accuracy, Picking Accuracy, On-time shipping, Cycle Count Program)
Eligibility & Qualifications:
•Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field
•Graduating within the following academic year
•Ability to work full time for 10-12 weeks during the summer months and travel to Columbus, OH in late July
