Distribution & Logistics Intern

About the role

Oatey offers a 12‑week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be part of a diverse, collaborative team environment while experiencing personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post‑graduation*. Oatey provides a vigorous program that includes Learning and Development, Peer Mentoring, Challenging Team Projects, and Community Involvement. The Oatey Intern Experience is unique with one‑on‑one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events, and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field, and you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Additionally, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.

The Distribution intern will work directly with the distribution team at all levels within Oatey’s organizational structure. The position is designed to support distribution and warehousing as well as some transportation activities and KPI analysis. While working in this role the individual will be expected to communicate effectively in person, through email and over the phone and will interact with distribution centers, logistics partners, supply chain associates, suppliers and other internal stakeholders. These activities will provide exposure to all functional departments within Oatey and give the individual a thorough overview of the supply chain function.

Responsibilities

• Conduct velocity analyses to identify potentially more efficient options for activities in the distribution network
• Support administrative tasks including, but not limited to, collecting and analyzing data for weekly and monthly distribution reports, backorder reports, and other key drivers of performance
• Support new item set‑up
• Perform daily review and communication of order fulfillment results
• Guide development of predictive analytics models
• Other support activities as needed

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills
• High competency level with the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to balance multiple activities in a fast‑paced setting
• Ability to work in a warehouse setting
• Good communication skills

Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Comfort working in a warehouse setting

Benefits

• Learning and Development
• Peer Mentoring
• Challenging Team Projects
• Community Involvement
• One‑on‑one mentorship
• Developmental feedback and coaching
• Lunch series
• Engaging networking events
• Weekly forums
• Exposure to all leadership levels
• Networking with other interns
• Opportunity to forge lasting relationships

Pay

$20.00 USD per hour

Schedule

12‑week summer internship