General Stores Intern (Jan - May 2025)

The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.

VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.

The internship program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide Volkswagen Chattanooga the opportunity to develop talent for potential future entry-level positions. 

Summary

Our internships are full-time positions (40 hours/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays). To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have graduated from one within 6 months before the start date of the internship. Candidates who do not meet our guideline will not be considered. This position will start in Jan and end in May 2025. Applications for later terms will not be accepted at this time.

Responsibilities

• Participate in invoicing and uploading supplier information
• Support General Stores and optimization projects
• Participate in weekly operational meetings to review performance KPIs and open issues
• Shadow process in order to learn the ordering process and support special activities
• Run reports and develop matrices in order to accomplish tasks

Qualifications

Education

Preferred: 2+ Years of college from an accreted university in Supply Chain Management or Engineering Field.

 

Skills

Required

• Excel Knowledge
• Proficient in English (writing, reading and speaking)
• Strong Communication Skills
• Understanding of complex processes

Preferred

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creativity and strategic thinking & planning.
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software.
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Resource management.

Pay:

• Junior: $18/hour
• Senior: $20/hour
• Bachelor’s degree/recent graduate: $24.00
• Master’s degree/enrolled or recent graduate: $27.00
• Ph.D. / enrolled or recent graduate: $29.00

Scope and Magnitude

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees.  The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.