POSITION PURPOSE:

The Supply Chain intern program offers talented college students an opportunity to gain hands on experience in working with a number of leaders to learn the Supply Chain business from one of the world’s leading retailers. During a 10 – 12 week period, interns will be assigned to functional teams such as transportation, inventory planning and replenishment, distribution, analytics, direct fulfillment, and channel management, to learn day-to-day operations, supply chain skills and overall comprehension of the retail business at the Home Depot’s corporate office.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of work performed
• Develop and implement project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks
• Communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through presentations. Make recommendations to upper management.
• Provide comprehensive report out to supply chain senior leaders on assignments and other related projects

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager

No direct responsibility for supervising others.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Environment: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Travel: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Education Required: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 0 years

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Additional Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Mathematics/Statistics, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to interact with business partners (internal & external)
• Ability to negotiate and participate in change management
• Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Team oriented; Creative and innovative
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and schedule demands