Operations Intern

Amazon Inc.; Dummerstorf; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Dummerstorf GmbH offers a university internship in Operations, placing you at the heart of our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Hubs, and Delivery Stations. You will observe and support managers and frontline associates, tracing the journey of customer orders and learning how teams deliver high-quality service.

The role focuses on developing data analysis, identifying improvements, and collaborating on solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently in penultimate or final year and pursuing a related degree.
• Eligibility for a full-time internship of 3-6 months.
• Proficient in English and local language (German) where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-priority projects to a high standard and deliver results.
• Analyze data to identify challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Propose and test solutions, collaborating with teams to implement them.
• Develop communication and teamwork by working with managers and frontline associates.
• Move within the building to engage with various teams and participate in meetings.
• Adapt to flexible schedules and potential relocation as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Penultimate or final year university student

Job description

Job ID: 10585198 | Amazon Dummerstorf GmbH

Amazon Operations is the backbone of the Amazon customer experience. With over 50 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, and tens of thousands of employees, the team works together to efficiently deliver items to customers. In the fulfilment centres, millions of items are picked and packed annually, while delivery teams work to get orders to customers on time. Safety is the top priority, and the operations culture is defined by teamwork, diversity, and a shared work ethic that keeps the business running smoothly. The team takes pride in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for globally.

Note: You must have the right to work in the country of employment by the start date.

Key job responsibilities

• Completing high-priority projects to the highest standard, demonstrating your ability to deliver results
• Analyzing data to identify operational challenges and opportunities for improvement
• Proposing and testing solutions, collaborating with the team to implement the most effective ones
• Developing communication and teamwork skills by working with managers, stakeholders, and frontline associates.
• Be on the move within the building to engage with various teams. This includes actively gathering knowledge by participating in activities such as pre-briefs, flow meetings, and discussions with the leadership team and associates.
• Ability to navigate the workspace and move between different areas is essential for this position.
• Displaying flexibility to work various schedules and shift patterns as required.
• Potential relocation to the designated work location.

A day in the life

Our internships are educational opportunities that allow you, our future managers, to discover how we lead and develop our teams of associates. You'll immerse yourself in the fast-paced, complex world of our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Hubs, and Delivery Stations, witnessing how our managers engage their teams to fulfill customer expectations. This internship will place you at the heart of our operations, enabling you to trace the journey of a customer order. You'll gain a realistic job preview of the full-time opportunities awaiting you within our organization. You'll learn how our managers cultivate a safe, productive environment, harnessing the full potential of their teams through effective engagement and performance management strategies. This is your chance to develop skills that will propel you towards a rewarding career with Amazon.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your penultimate or final year and working towards a university degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.
• Eligible to complete a full-time internship of 3-6 months.
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English and the local language of the country you are applying for (Common European Framework of Reference C1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

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