Summer Internship Programs

Summer Internship Programs....

There are several factors that determine which distribution centers will be offering internships for summer 2010 so not all facilities will be hosting an intern. Sites that will be hosting interns for summer 2010 include:

Conroe, Texas
Ennis, Texas
Indianapolis, Indiana
Knoxville, Tennessee
La Habra, California
Patterson, California
Lumberton, New Jersey
North Augusta, South Carolina
Orlando, Florida

What will I be doing?

Interns generally work 40 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks, in a supportive learning environment, working closely with their supervisor on specific projects for the department.

Through the CVS Caremark informative and fun Logistics Management Internship Program you will:

  • Experience first hand what it is like to manage and be part of a DC team while gaining a basic overview of distribution center, region and network operations;
  • Work on a pre-determined project throughout the summer which contributes directly to company performance, quality, safety and service;
  • Earn competitive compensation
  • At the conclusion of the Internship, you will formally present your comprehensive project that is tied to real world business activities and initiatives to the Distribution Center Management Team for final evaluation.

Examples of previous Internship Research Projects

  • Suggestions on process improvement using performance calculations, time-studies and deviations from the mean on product flow from receiving to putaway
  • Updating ISO 9000:2008 Work Instructions as a result of the implementation of a new warehouse management software implementation
  • Establishing average Ti-Hi to use for calculations, Freight-Runner performance calculations & identifying average receiving volumes on a weekly & monthly basis to improve appointment scheduling
  • Assisting in the Cold-Chain Initiative by providing product temperature data on the process flow from the distribution center to a store

Who is eligible for the Internship Program?

Students eligible for the Logistics Management Internship Program must meet the following criteria:

  • Entering their Junior or Senior year in the upcoming Fall semester, or attending Graduate School at an accredited college or university
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Students majoring in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Distribution Center Management should apply
  • Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the program (approximately 10 weeks)
  • Submit completed application by the deadline
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
  • Have local housing for length of Summer Intern Program
  • Have strong leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team, as demonstrated with involvement in extracurricular activities

How do I apply?

The application period for the 2010 Logistics Management Internship Program has closed.  If you have submitted an application, it will be reviewed by the intern team.  For those interested in the 2011 Logistics Management Internship Program, the application period will open in January 2011.