Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship - San Diego

Penske Logistics

Nov 13, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Logistics
San Diego

Requirements

Pursuing a related business degree
High School diploma or GED required
Students must be entering their junior or senior year of college
Must be able to commute to the operation daily.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Blue collar work experience preferred
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required
Ability to learn and use proprietary software required
Flexible to rotate through different shifts to gain experience preferred
Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to execute are required
3.0 GPA or higher (Preferred)
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Must demonstrate ability to build and develop positive working rapport/relationships within department at all levels.
Committed to learning and growing required; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness
Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management and organizational skills
Physical Requirements:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operations: Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations. Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift. Have a working knowledge of the site’s operating systems to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution. Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Finance: Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc. Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability.
Safety: Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy. Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
Growth/Customer Experience: Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives. Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
Fleet/Assets: Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment.

Penske Logistics

Transportation

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1969

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Penske Logistics is a Penske Transportation Solutions company. We provide supply chain management and logistics solutions to leading brands around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, freight management, and dry-van truckload services. Penske offers customized supply chain and logistics solutions including: Dedicated Contract Carriage; Distribution Center Management; Freight Management; Freight Brokerage; Transportation Management Solutions (TMS); Lead Logistics Provider (LLP), Control Tower and 4PL Solutions. We serve a variety of industries including: automotive; food, beverage, grocery, wine and spirits; cold chain; convenience and drug stores; quick service restaurants (QSRs); retail; big box retailers; building and construction products; CPG; healthcare; industrial manufacturing; consumer appliances and consumer electronics; and many others.