2027 Summer Internship | Operations - Union City, CA

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, LLC.; Union City (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is seeking energetic interns for a Summer Operations Internship in Union City, CA, running May 17 to July 30, 2027. You will explore the wine and spirits distribution system, gaining exposure to a range of operations functions and a technology-forward distribution environment.

You will shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers, working with tools like JDA, SAP and Manhattan WM, while developing leadership, teamwork and analytical skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be completing December 2027 or May 2028
• Must reside in vicinity or have housing options
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be 21+ at start of internship
• Legal ability to work in the internship location in California

Responsibilities

• Shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers
• Gain hands-on experience with warehouse management, inventory, demand planning, replenishment, inbound transportation and delivery
• Engage with SCM technology including systems like JDA, SAP and Manhattan WM
• Work as part of a team on various Operations functions

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Driver's license

Auto insurance

State Sales Permit

Education

Preferred majors: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering

Job description

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: Union City, 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
  • Replenishment
  • Inbound Transportation
  • 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
• Attention to details
• 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

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affocative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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