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Ashley Global Retail · 3 months ago

Distribution Center Engineering Intern

Ecru, Mississippi, United States

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Ashley Global Retail is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, and they are seeking a Distribution Center Engineering Intern. The role involves supporting the DC leadership team in mentoring employees and leading projects to meet performance goals in productivity, cost, quality, and safety.

E-CommerceFurnitureLifestyleRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interns will be assigned a unique project to work throughout their summer experience. Projects will be tailored to active needs for the business at the time the internship begins as well as aligned to the intern’s skills and background. Projects will feature work involving analytics, operations management and team engagement that make a real impact on today’s business operations at Ashley Furniture

Maintain health and safety standards while promoting an inspiring health and safety culture on-site

Lead efforts to develop new processes and improve product quality by collaborating with internal and external customers and suppliers

Partner with other departments (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety and Security, IT) to align staffing plans, schedules, and performance levels with business needs

Use data analysis to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop actionable insights. Leverage data to make informed decisions and propose efficient business solutions

Optimize resources, including equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials to achieve operational excellence

Qualification

Data analysisContinuous improvementProject managementMS Office proficiencyLeadership skillsCustomer service orientationCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree (Rising Senior) or Masters in Business Administration with a major or concentration in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering or related field

Graduation Date: Summer 2026

Strong analytical skills with the ability to deep dive into critical business problems

Strong project management and continuous improvement skills

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and train team members

Flexibility to work weekends and/or night shifts

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change

Customer service orientation and a data-driven mindset

Advanced proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism

Telehealth

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Company

Ashley Global Retail

Who We Are: Ashley is the largest furniture store brand in North America—a distinction we’ve held since 2005.

Founded in 1945

Arcadia, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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