Supply Chain & Distribution Center Operations Intern - Summer 2024 - Burlington Stores

Overview

If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career in Supply Chain & Distribution Center Operations leadership, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Supply Chain & Distribution Center Operations Intern!

Our Burlington

In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel.

Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/

Our Internship Program

Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington and here is a peek at what you can expect:

• A 10-week summer program working out of one of our Distribution Centers where you’ll work side by side with industry leaders responsible for day-to-day oversight of warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience and responsibility learning to lead a team of distribution center associates in efficiently executing shipping / receiving responsibilities safely, productively and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Direct mentorship from a current Distribution Center Area Manager who will be your “buddy” for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
• Obtain learnings and skills through leadership development seminars, classroom-style training in areas like retail math and Microsoft Excel, tours of our stores, peer-to-peer social activities, and community service projects.
• A 100% on-site experience and will require an ability to be on-site every day at your assigned DC location. Please note – this job is posted in multiple locations, please apply for only one.

Our Day in the Life of a Supply Chain & Distribution Center Operations Intern

• Monitor employee productivity and accuracy to ensure efficiency.
• Support compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, and rules.
• Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance.
• Navigating and confidently managing a fast-paced environment with complex problem solving.
• Using computer and warehouse management software to log, track, analyze and report data.
• Partner with senior management on planning and executing process improvement projects.

Our Supply Chain & Distribution Center Operations Interns

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics or similarly related field).
• Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree between December 2024 and August 2025.
• Affinity for team leadership / coaching, addressing complex problems with limited inputs, a fast paced and always evolving environment, and building a leadership career in Distribution, Supply Chain, Logistics.
• Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.
• Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

With our Distribution Centers located in New Jersey and California, reliable transportation is required as each Distribution Center location may or may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to other Distribution Center locations or area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation.

Our Compensation and Benefits

• An hourly pay of $18 per hour.
• An associate discount for in-store purchases.
• Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Upon college graduation, many alumni of our internship program join our team as an Industrial Engineer and are set up for continuous career development opportunities – with the opportunity to work in new locations.

Our Caring Company

At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.

Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/

Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role may undergo an assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more.