Penske Distribution Center Management (DCM) Internship

Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic world of supply chain operations? Penske Logistics, a global leader in transportation, warehousing, and freight management, offers an exceptional Distribution Center Management (DCM) Internship designed for aspiring professionals eager to make a tangible impact. This internship provides a unique, hands-on learning experience within a thriving industry, allowing you to witness firsthand how your contributions streamline operations and keep businesses moving forward. Penske engineers state-of-the-art solutions across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs for market-leading companies.

Major Responsibilities:

As a DCM Intern, you will be deeply involved in critical aspects of distribution center operations, gaining exposure to various functions and developing essential management skills:

• People Management & Development: You will engage in core leadership functions, including communicating clear, specific, and measurable performance standards to associates. This involves actively monitoring key performance markers such as attendance and productivity, providing constructive counseling when necessary, and offering timely recognition for outstanding achievements to foster a positive and high-performing team environment.
• Operational Excellence & Efficiency: You will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for improvement within dispatch and warehouse operations. This includes evaluating existing preferred work methods and recommending data-driven changes to enhance overall productivity. Additionally, you will provide critical relief coverage for operational duties during associate absences or time-off, ensuring seamless continuity. A strong working knowledge of the site’s operating systems will be crucial for maintaining operational compliance and effectively resolving exceptions. Accurate and timely completion of all necessary records and reports is also a key responsibility.
• Financial Acumen & Control: This role requires an understanding of financial compliance. You will help ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures related to critical areas such as inventory accuracy and control, efficient processing of returns, and meticulous handling of damages. A key aspect of your learning will be comprehending the direct relationship between daily operational decision-making and the profitability of the business.
• Safety Leadership & Compliance: Your contribution to a safe working environment is paramount. You will ensure that day-to-day management and associate activities are in strict alignment with the location’s safety strategy. This involves providing associates with essential safety communication, comprehensive training, constructive feedback, and clear direction to ensure safe performance. You will also help ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company safety policies and procedures.
• Growth Initiatives & Customer Experience: You will develop a deep understanding of the location-specific customer goals and objectives. This insight will enable you to identify and propose areas that could significantly benefit from Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts, directly contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Fleet & Asset Utilization: You will contribute to the efficient use of resources by properly planning work assignments to ensure the effective utilization of both fleet vehicles and warehouse equipment, optimizing operational flow and minimizing downtime.

Intern Qualifications:

We are seeking ambitious and dedicated individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Academic Pursuit: Currently pursuing a related business degree, demonstrating a foundational understanding of relevant principles.
• Academic Standing: Must be entering your junior or senior year of college. A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred, indicating a strong academic record.
• Foundational Education: High School diploma or GED is required.
• Logistical Commitment: Must be able to commute to the operation daily, demonstrating reliability and commitment.
• Attendance: Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Work Environment Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in non-climate controlled conditions as needed.
• Leadership Potential (Preferred): Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, showcasing your ability to guide and motivate others.
• Practical Experience (Preferred): Previous blue-collar work experience is preferred, indicating a hands-on work ethic and understanding of operational environments.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Software Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and effectively use proprietary software is required.
• Flexibility (Preferred): Flexibility to rotate through different shifts to gain comprehensive experience is preferred.
• Essential Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead a small team, work independently, multi-task, manage time effectively, exhibit strong organizational skills, maintain flexibility, and execute tasks with precision are all required.
• Interpersonal & Communication: Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, crucial for effective collaboration.
• Relationship Building: Must demonstrate the ability to build and develop positive working rapport/relationships within the department at all levels.
• Growth Mindset: Committed to continuous learning and professional growth; receptive to feedback and actively developing self-awareness is required.
• Detail-Oriented & Results Driven: Possesses a results-oriented approach, meticulous attention to detail, and effective time management and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cognitive Demands: The associate will be required to read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• Physical Movement: While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Lifting Capacity: The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details:

• Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain
• Job Family: General Administration
• Address: 730 E Trinity Blvd
• Primary Location: US-TX-Grand Prairie
• Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
• Req ID: 2511964