About the role#
The Distribution Supply Chain Intern gains hands-on experience through rotational assignments across five core functions: Akron Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Purchasing, Data Analytics, and Ecommerce Fulfillment. You will work on real-world projects that impact operational and financial results while collaborating with supply chain professionals and business leaders.
What you'll do#
- Partner with leaders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
- Support project planning by evaluating resource requirements and tracking milestones.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and process mapping.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve delivery efficiency.
- Monitor and report on Distribution Center inventory performance and health metrics.
- Evaluate supply planning processes to recommend improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
- Design and document transportation workflows to support process standardization.
- Develop and maintain vendor databases to support freight chargeback management.
- Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to automate store notifications for Ecommerce fulfillment.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges to improve productivity and service levels.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Business or Supply Chain degree program.
- Anticipated graduation in May or December 2028, or recent May graduates.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Intermediate MS Excel skills. Analytical software skills are a plus.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Strong analytical and documentation capabilities.
- Ability to organize, prioritize tasks, and focus on accurate, timely results.
- Motivation to contribute appropriate time and effort to assigned work.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Akron, Ohio.
- The role is paid at a rate of $19.00 to $20.00 per hour.
About Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers operates roughly 2,600 retail stores across multiple brands including Kay Jewelers, Zales, and Jared. The company maintains a presence in the retail sector and is based in Akron, Ohio. It was founded in 1910 and currently employs over 10,000 people. The organization is a public company.
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