Internship Overview:
The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11–week period from May 13 - July 26, 2024, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.
Description of the Major/Subject Area:
As a Supply Chain intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience working with a number of leaders to learn the Supply Chain business from one of the world's leading retailers. Interns will be assigned to functional teams such as Transportation, Delivery, Inventory Planning and Replenishment, Supply Chain Operations, Analytics and Channel Management, Product Development, and/or Product Engineering, to learn day-to-day operations, supply chain skills and overall comprehension of the retail industry.
Description of Roles: (Career paths that utilize this skillset full-time)
At The Home Depot, our associates always have room to move up and explore new opportunities. After the Internship, here are some examples of early career roles for interns with a background in Supply Chain:
- Logistics Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Inventory Planning Analyst
- Product Engineer/Quality Engineer/Design Engineer
Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities include: - Use analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand, predict, and/or control Supply Chain operations and processes.
- Data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support Supply Chain Management
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to the Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements: - Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions: - Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.