About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship based at our Home Office. You will work directly with our Supply Chain Replenishment team to gain hands-on experience in the food service industry. The role involves working with a team that uses AI as a core collaborator to drive business results.
What you'll do#
- Release Purchase Orders and replenish items to keep customer in-stock performance high.
- Monitor KPIs for service levels, days on hand, and product loss.
- Resolve inventory discrepancies and expedite deliveries by working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Support inventory management tasks like seasonal buys, product conversions, and obsolete inventory reviews.
- Participate in our mentorship program and attend networking events.
- Shadow roles across the organization to explore career paths.
- Engage in community and stewardship efforts.
- Develop professional skills through workshops on communication, presenting, and other topics.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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