2027 Summer Internship | Operations - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Operations internship offers hands-on exposure to wine and spirits distribution, with modern technology and hands-on experience shadowing SCM leadership in Santa Fe Springs.

You will engage in warehouse and inventory tasks, demand planning, delivery, and safety, with software like JDA, SAP, Manhattan WM. Open to graduates December 2027 or May 2028; must reside near Santa Fe Springs and be available May 17–July 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of Santa Fe Springs or be able to obtain housing.
• Candidates graduating December 2027 or May 2028.
• Preferred majors: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals.
• Self-starter with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance per state laws.
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit per state laws.

Responsibilities

• Shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers.
• Shadow and participate in various Operation functions.
• Gains exposure to Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Delivery, EH&S, Fleet Management, and SCM Technology.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Time management

Education

Business Administration/Management

Logistics

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Job Title: 2027 Summer Internship | Operations - Santa Fe Springs, CA

Job ID: 43030

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA, US, 90670

What You Need To Know

Who we are looking for: December 2027 or May 2028 graduates

Dates of Summer Internship: May 17th - July 30th, 2027

Desired Majors: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering

Internship Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $25 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

Southern Glazer’s Operations function involves management of the physical flow of our products from the original point of manufacturing to the final point of purchase at the retailer. Our structured Operations internship program is designed to expose students to the wine and spirits beverage distribution system and the role Operations play to enable business capabilities. Students will finish the internship having gained a broad experience across various Operations functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Southern Glazer’s is a technology leader in distribution and logistics. Our new Operations members will gain experience working with industry leading automated material handling products which are integrated with software that supports activities such as voice picking and conveyor controls, and supply chain technology, i.e. JDA, SAP, and Manhattan WM. Interns will be given an opportunity to shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers. You will have hands‑on experience working on a team directly involved with several Operation functions:

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Delivery
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fleet Management
• SCM Technology

Minimum Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing
• 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship
• Preferred degrees: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals
• Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

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