Suppy Chain Internship (Summer 2018) - Full-time / Part-time

Req ID: 96042

Love's College Intern Program

The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following activities:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills based training
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

Supply Chain Internship

BASIC PURPOSE: The role of Supply Chain Intern is to support, maintain, improve the daily processes involving merchandising operations, while gaining adequate and applicable knowledge for future use. This person will be able to assist and troubleshoot issues relating to replenishment, vendor management, Love’s supplier portal (vendor link), item integrity, and future initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in support and recommend opportunities for improvement to supplier portal application with feedback from users
• Assist in support and maintenance of DAX/IM replenishment software
• Assist with aligning Vendor supply chain with Love’s operations
• Assist in support and implementation of Merchandising applications
• Manage Vendor information and contracts
• Seek objective of 100% collaboration with suppliers.
• Responsible for upgrades and regular system maintenance.
• Build relationships with vendor/supplier personnel
• Seek improvement of current system processes and flows
• Keep Management informed of any issues or concerns
• Understand current processes and apply improvement standards
• Troubleshoot assigned store work orders
• Understand basic EDI terminology and processes
• Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Related Major preferred and/or 5 years equivalent work experience

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Excellent Written, Oral, and Interpersonal Skills
  • Highly Self Motivated and Directed
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Very Strong Customer Service Orientation
  • Experience Working In a Team-Oriented, Collaborative Environment  
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Job Function(s): Operations

Clean Places, Friendly Faces. It's been the guiding principle at Love's for more than 50 years, and it's leading us into the future. We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with plenty of fuel, food and supplies. Love's has two primary kinds of stores. Our 'Country Stores' are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger 'Travel Stops' are located on interstate highways and offer additional amenities such as food from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and more.