Supply Chain Planning Intern

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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

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Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

About The Job

Dawn’s Inspire Internship Program offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of the Global Bakery Industry. With over 100 years of expertise, Dawn provides a platform for interns to experience our vibrant company culture, embrace our core values, and gain valuable knowledge for their future careers.

Dawn Inspire Internship Program Interns Will Benefit From

• Exposure to various aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, finance, and more.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience through meaningful projects and assignments.
• Mentorship and Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.
• Direct connection with a Manufacturing Maintenance team in the bakery industry.
• Exposure to bakery product manufacturing processes and equipment.
  
  

Work Eligibility & Travel Requirements: Hybrid internship - 3 days a week onsite at our Jackson, Michigan Home Office. The typical work schedule is from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with willingness to flex work hours based upon regional location or the Leader's direction.

Interns will be required to be on-site at the Corporate Jackson office from May 18 - May 21 for onboarding, and from August 4 - 7 for final presentations. These are mandatory in-person participation dates for the internship program.

What Does It Take to be a Supply Chain Planning Intern?

Below are the minimum qualifications for the Dawn Inspire Internship Program.

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with an interest in working in the Consumer Product Goods or Food industry.
• The candidate must be entering their junior year or beyond with an interest in logistics.
• Current academic status must reflect good performance in relation to institutional academic standards.
• Strong interest in the industry or field related to the internship.
• Basic knowledge of relevant concepts, principles, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace feedback and eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
  
  

What Will Set You Apart?

• Microsoft office, including excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills and ability to input and analyze data.
• High degree of detail orientation.
  
  

What You'll Do As a Supply Chain Planning Intern

Conduct research on assigned topics and present findings to the team.

Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to problem-solving efforts.

Shadow and learn from experienced professionals in your field of interest.

Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop new skills relevant to your career goals.

Take initiative to suggest process improvements and contribute innovative ideas.

Demonstrate the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and support our culture throughout the duration of the Internship Program.

Identified projects that you will be responsible for:

• Working with Material planners / Production Schedulers by assisting inbound material flow and aligning the production schedule with Blue Yonder and SAP systems.
• Supporting and documenting the Master data process to ensure master data accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Work Environment

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

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects 25 pounds.
• Normal setting for this job is office environment.
  
  

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation

Undergraduate - $26/hr

Graduate - $28/hr

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.