Overview

The Logistics Intern will play a key role in the dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment for Mark Anthony Brands in Chicago, IL. This individual will engage in various projects gaining exposure across the Logistics functions with potential exposure in forecasting, inventory management, freight management and customer relationships to help drive continued excellence. This individual will have a supply chain background or concentration, sound business acumen and project management skills, and must be a self-starter who is able to multi-task.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

·      Support logistics team to further improve our operations

·      Participate in planning meetings to understand the network

·      Lead project group to attack a continuous improvement project

·      Explore new process improvement options

·      Help manage and track competitive activities to improve our customer service

·      Assist in building PowerPoint slides and analytics for presentations

 

Success Factors:

·      Self-starter with the ability to remain nimble and react to news and priorities of the day

·      Problem-Solver: Foresee issues and opportunities to improve communication and work flow

·      Adept at reading people and flexing around different work-styles and cultures

Minimum Requirements

·      Supply chain and/or Business major at a 4-year university

·      Understanding of the Fundamentals & Processes of supply chain

·      Extremely organized; experience in a start-up environment a plus

·      Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

·      Strong attention to detail

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Advanced computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook

·      Energetic, Enthusiastic, Proactive

·      Must be at least 21 years of age

MAG Value Alignment

At Mark Anthony, we live by 5 Core Values every day. They are the cornerstone of our culture and the values that we look for in who we hire:

Sense of Urgency

–       We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry

–       You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

–       We value authenticity because we need to stay real

–       You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

–       We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?

–       You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

–       We value humility; there is no room for egos here

–       You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

–       We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team

–       You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down