Dawn Foods

Supply Chain Intern-Hybrid


PayCompetitive
LocationJackson/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 34964

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      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.

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      Why work for Dawn Foods?

      PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

      About the Job - Supply Chain Intern

      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.

      Our Supply Chain is embarking on an exciting transformation journey that will require establishing new ways of working to break down silos and provide elevated service to our business partners and customers. As an intern for Supply Chain, you will get to see how our business operates end to end, starting with planning all the way through delivery, and contribute to our success by designing new ways of working that create efficient collaboration.

      This is a full-time hybrid internship, with expectations of 2-3 days on site while the remaining time is spent working remotely from home. Relocation Assistance Provided.

      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.

      What Does It Take to be an Intern at Dawn Foods?

      Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

      • Junior level or above, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or related area of study.
      • Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
      • Strong interest in Supply Chain.
      • Basic knowledge of Supply Chain and Operations 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?

      • Curiosity to learn, ask questions, challenge the status quo, and propose solutions.
      • General knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)
      • Exposure to SAP a plus

      What You'll Do as an Intern

      • Conduct research on current workflows within Supply Chain and present findings of best practices and pain points to the team.
      • Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to improving our ways of working.
      • Recommend process improvements to alleviate pain points that will provide consistent superior service to our customers and business partners.
      • 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.
      • 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:
        • Standardize Processes at our Distribution Centers
        • Special Order Process Improvements

      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.

      • Normal setting for this job is: office setting or work from home office.

      Compensation:

      • Undergraduate - $24/hr
      • Graduate - $26/hr

      #LI-Hybrid

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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: 34964

  • About the company

      Dawn Foods is an American wholesale manufacturer and distributor of breads, baked goods, mixes, and other food products.

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