2024 Summer Internship | Operations - Bolingbrook, IL

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employe

Who we are looking for: December 2024 or May 2025 graduates

Dates of Summer Internship: May 20th – August 2nd, 2024

Internship Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Pay: $25/hr

Format: In Person

e, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Southern Glazer’s Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Sales, Trade Development, Operations, and Corporate leaders. Each summer, the program offers interns the opportunity to engage in career building activities while simultaneously learning and applying industry-leading practices.

Southern Glazer’s Operations and Supply Chain function involves management of the physical flow of our products from the original point of manufacturing to the final point of purchase at the retailer. Our structured Supply Chain and Operations internship program is designed to expose students to the wine and spirits beverage distribution system and the role Supply Chain and Operations play to enable business capabilities. Students will finish the internship having gained a broad experience across various Supply Chain and Operations functions.

Southern Glazer’s is a technology leader in distribution and logistics. Our new Operations members will gain experience working with industry leading automated material handling products which are integrated with software that supports activities such as voice picking and conveyor controls, and supply chain technology, i.e. JDA, SAP, and Manhattan WM. Interns will be given an opportunity to shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers. You will have hands-on experience working on a team directly involved with several Supply Chain and Operation functions: 

 

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Replenishment
• Inbound Transportation
• Delivery
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fleet Management
• SCM Technology

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of teams to become familiar in all aspects of the Sales Divisions
• Support the Sales departments which include, but are not limited to Category Management, Distribution Warehouse Sales (DWS), Point of Sales (POS), Chain Merchandising Divisions and Graphics
• Participate in training, on-site meetings, and department-wide learning opportunities as available
• Participate in the setup, working off and tear down of any special events, tastings, or functions as directed by the Supervisor
• Assist with our On-Premise Surveys
• Support the team with additional projects as assigned and defined by student's specific learning goals
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing
• 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship
• Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following year Completing BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, MIS, Industrial Engineering or similar field
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals
• Attention to details
• Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine