Supply Chain Intern - Summer 2022
Supply Chain Intern: Summer 2022
Amazon Robotics
North Reading, MA or Westborough, MA, Virtual TBD
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day and will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
Amazon Robotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, empowers a smarter, faster, more consistent customer experience through automation. Amazon Robotics automates fulfillment center operations using various methods of robotic technology including autonomous mobile robots, sophisticated control software, language perception, power management, computer vision, depth sensing, machine learning, object recognition, and semantic understanding of commands. Amazon Robotics has a dedicated focus on research and development to continuously explore new opportunities to extend its product lines into new areas.
Amazon Robotics internship opportunities will be based out of the Greater Boston Area in our two state-of-the-art facilities in Westborough, MA and North Reading, MA. Both campuses provide a unique opportunity to have direct access to robotics testing labs and manufacturing facilities.
The Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and metrics. The Supply Chain organization is seeking a Supply Chain Intern with a background in supply chain, planning, procurement, commodity/supplier management, or supply chain systems and tools.
The Supply Chain Intern works within the Supply Chain organization to support the development of business processes for the Supply Chain Execution, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, and Systems and Tools teams. The intern should have a good understanding of supply chain, operations, finance, and general business practices.
Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 or more consecutive weeks with start dates between May and June 2022.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing an understanding of our Supply Chain Execution and Systems and Tools processes and identify targets for improvement in transactional and operations efficiencies.
- Supporting the execution of supply chain cost/lead time, safety stock, procurement, planning, warehousing/logistics, and/or new product introduction programs, including the exploration of opportunities across multiple Amazon business units.
- Leading projects to automate our cross-functional processes between Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Deployment, and Engineering.
- Developing processes and mechanisms related to expanding capacity and programs in our Robotics Operations Center of Excellence.
- Developing efficient and accurate metrics and mechanisms for measuring and reporting supply chain performance. Support the introduction of new software/tools/dashboards.
- Actively support and foster a culture of inclusion.
Basic Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelors or Master's Degree in field of Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Currently enrolled in College/University and must have at least one semester/term/quarter of school left to complete after the end of the internship
- Must be eligible and available for a full-time (40h / week) summer internship between May/June to August 2022
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- 2-4 years of experience in supply chain or relevant fields
- Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of metrics, process capabilities, and LEAN techniques
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Good work ethic, desire to learn and be challenged
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.