Supply Chain Planning Intern

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
About the Job
Dawn's Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.
Dawn Inspire Internship Program interns will benefit from:

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.

Shift Schedule (If Applicable): Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, with willingness to flex work hours based upon, regional location, or Leader direction.
Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements (If Applicable): Hybrid- 3 days a week in office at our Dallas Distribution Center.
What Does It Take to be an Intern at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree, with an interest in working in the Consumer Product Goods or Food industry. Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Strong interest in the industry or field related to the internship.
• Basic knowledge of relevant concepts, principles, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

What Will Set You Apart?

• Microsoft office including excel and Outlook. Good communication skills and ability to input and analyze data. High degree of detail orientation.

What You'll Do as an Intern

• Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.
• Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.
• Demonstrate the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.
• Identified projects that you will be responsible for:
  • Working with Fulfillment Analysts by assisting with replenishing process of repeatable goods, by creating purchase orders (POs) for buy/sell items from vendors and stock transfer orders (STOs) for Dawn-to-Dawn items ensuring PO/STO accuracy in Blue Yonder and SAP systems.

Physical Work Demand & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a Professional office environment 3 days per week.
• Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Team member must be able to sit at a desk or walk around a facility throughout the day to support Operations and our Customers.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
Compensation:
Undergraduate - $25/hr
Graduate - $27/hr
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 36311
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Date: Sep 20, 2024
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [email protected].