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Distribution Leadership Intern

Colony Hardware
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($40,000/yr – $42,000/yr)

About the role

Distribution Leadership Intern  This posting is for Summer 2026   Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your career in the logistics, distribution sales, or construction industry? At Colony, our Distribution Leadership Internship Program develops leaders through an immersive rotational experience. As a program participant, you can look forward to:
  • Hands-on Experience: Over ten weeks, dive headfirst into almost every facet of our business. Gain real-world, practical experience that sets you up for your early career.
  • Mentorship & Leadership: Access mentorship from senior-level leadership and our current class of Distribution Leadership Program participants!  
  • Program Manager Support: We've got your back every step of the way. Our dedicated program manager and early career team is here to ensure you thrive, answering your questions and providing the support you need to excel.  
  A little about your day:     As a participant in our internship program, you will train and rotate through our largest distribution center in Orange, CT. During your internship, you will be immersed in our warehouse understanding our business and operations by tackling tasks such as: 
  • Picking, packing, receiving, and stocking – execute vital processes including order fulfillment, inventory management, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Inventory control and management – Contribute to the monitoring and control of inventory levels through regular audits and reconciliation.
  • Dispatch and delivery - Contribute to the dispatch and delivery operations in the warehouse, understanding the pivotal role of logistics in our supply chain. 
  • Purchasing – shadow our purchasing department to understand how we manage the inventory at Colony.
  • Counter sales – Interface with customers at the counter, refine your customer service skills, and Colony product knowledge.   
Another component of your internship will be to undertake a purposeful project. The project is crafted to empower you to dissect and address a pertinent business challenge, whether in theory or practice. Your findings and solutions will be presented to senior leaders, providing you with a platform to showcase your analytical prowess and strategic insights.    What you'll need to have for success:     
  • Be a rising junior or senior, pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, supply chain management, operations, or another equivalent field of study from an accredited university or college
  • Attention to detail mindset
  • Aspiration to provide exceptional customer service  
  • Desire to learn in a fast-paced hands-on environment  
This position is based at our headquarters in Orange, CT and candidates must be local. No relocation support will be provided for this position.     Life at Colony  With over 50 locations in 18 states and over 1,100 employees, Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of tools, equipment, fasteners, supplies, and safety products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our marke

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