Transportation Summer Intern
Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the warehouse distribution network of all fresh and frozen shipments including team member productivity, freight allocation and equipment utilization. This includes balancing the interrelationship of service and cost to maintain our current leadership position in order filling and on- time delivery while minimizing our overall supply chain expense. Motivated self-starter problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to work on a common solution or negotiating solutions that will meet and exceed established goal. Position will be required to meet with new or current carriers to help develop business plans and expedite the business process; other duties as needed. Embraces Tyson culture (RIGHT Behavior) and core values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting various distribution and warehouse projects focused on service improvement and/or efficiency optimization.
• Projects will include but not limited to, improving productivity/ Reducing/eliminating excess mileage, improving load utilization, supporting automation and systems/product enhancements.
• Working cross-functionally with all team members; Operations, Finance, Strategy, Procurement, Systems, Safety, Personnel, Legal/Compliance

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program as an incoming junior, senior or MBA required. Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience: Supply Chain/Transportation operations experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Travel: Local/Region travel to plants/DCs to support project needs.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

• Must include resume to be considered.

*Housing will not be provided*

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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