Operations Excellence Intern

As an Operations Excellence Intern at Cencora, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a dynamic, real-world environment focused on improving operational efficiency and excellence. Our aim is to cultivate the next generation of supply chain leaders who will contribute to our growth in a fast-paced industry. During our 10-week summer program, you will work closely with a mentor, gaining valuable insights into various aspects of operations excellence. You will collaborate with teams across different business areas within our distribution centers, focusing on process improvement, data analysis, and performance metrics.

Interns will first spend time working within the functional areas of the distribution center to gain a foundational understanding of operations. Following this, you will be exposed to various business units within Operations Excellence, including Continuous Improvement (CI), Learning & Development (L&D), and Warehouse Solutions Optimization (WSO). This internship is an on-site program, and interns are expected to be present at one of our distribution centers listed below. At the end of the summer, you will present your key accomplishments and insights to the Leadership Team, showcasing the contributions you made and the skills you developed throughout your internship.

Start Date: June 8, 2026

End Date: August 14, 2026

Locations: Montclair, CA or Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Gain exposure to reviewing and analyzing operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Process Improvement: Participate in discussions and initiatives related to process improvements within the distribution center.

• Training Support: Observe the development and delivery of training programs for team members on operational procedures and relevant software tools.

• Documentation and Reporting: Assist in maintaining documentation of processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support operational excellence.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhancing communication between technical and non-technical staff.

• Project Involvement: Engage in various projects focused on optimizing warehouse operations, including time studies and workflow analysis.

• Problem Resolution: Observe and contribute to problem-solving efforts addressing operational challenges.

• Meeting Participation: Participate in team meetings to discuss initiative progress and share insights.

• Presentation Development: Assist in preparing presentations on project outcomes and operational metrics for leadership and team members.

• Performance Metrics Monitoring: Assist in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency.

• Continuous Learning: Take part in training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge in operations excellence and warehouse management.

• Be flexible - to understand our 24/7 operations, you may at times need to work various schedules: including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends

• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities, and events

* All other duties based on business needs

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in: Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, and Business Management (other related majors will be considered)
• Graduate with bachelor's degree within one (1) year of internship completion
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the US now or in the future

Skills and Knowledge:

• Motivated Self-Starter: Proven leadership in academic and extracurricular projects, with strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Strong abilities to evaluate business challenges, identify effective solutions, and manage projects effectively.
• Effective Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback, coaching, and facilitating discussions.
• Adaptable and Organized: Flexible and eager to learn, able to thrive in unstructured environments while managing multiple tasks with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and other software (Access, Minitab, AutoCAD), skilled in data analysis and familiar with warehouse operations software and Labor Management Systems (LMS).
• Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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