About the role#
As an Operations Intern, you will gain hands-on experience within our distribution centers during a 10-week summer program. You will work alongside a mentor to lead teams, explore different business functions, and apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges. This full-time, paid internship is designed to develop future supply chain leaders. At the end of the program, you will present your accomplishments and findings to the leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Gain an understanding of supply chain functions and business operations.
- Assist in developing and analyzing supply chain metrics and processes.
- Manage daily and weekly department workloads to support business goals.
- Organize and lead team meetings such as pre-shift briefings and roundtables.
- Build relationships with hourly team members, peers, and senior leadership.
- Participate in training, developmental events, and internship activities.
- Foster an inclusive, safe, and secure work culture.
- Rotate through various departments to learn core business areas.
- Report findings to management as required.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership, or Business Management.
- Graduation with a bachelor's degree within one year of internship completion.
- Proven leadership experience in academic, professional, or extracurricular settings.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to work in an unstructured environment and make quick decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- A self-motivated, flexible, and accountable approach to handling multiple tasks.
- Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Amityville, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: This is an on-site role.
- Schedule: Flexibility is required to support 24/7 operations, including potential early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
About AmerisourceBergen
Cencora operates as a global pharmaceutical solutions organization. It manages pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain logistics for healthcare providers. The company also provides services for product commercialization and business consulting. It is based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2001. The firm employs more than 10,001 people.
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