Distribution & Logistics Intern

Oatey Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and Development

Peer Mentoring

Challenging Team Projects

Community Involvement

Job summary

Oatey is offering a 12-week summer internship focused on distribution and warehousing, with exposure to transportation activities, KPI analysis, and collaboration with distribution centers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

You will participate in velocity analyses, data collection for reports, and development of predictive analytics under mentorship. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and professional growth within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High competency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to balance multiple activities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work in warehouse setting.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct velocity analyses to identify potentially more efficient options for activities in the distribution network.
• Support administrative tasks including collecting and analyzing data for weekly and monthly distribution reports, backorder reports, and other key drivers of performance.
• Assist with new item set-up, daily review and communication of order fulfillment results, and development of predictive analytics models.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking in fast-paced setting

Effective communication

Warehouse environment readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we’re doing big things — and by joining us, you’ll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world.Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

2027 Oatey Summer Internship Program – The Oatey Intern Experience

Interested in an internship with challenging projects, high visibility, professional networking, development, and fun?

Oatey is currently seeking college students for the summer of 2027 to join our award-winning program: The Oatey Intern Experience. Oatey offers a 12-week summer internship that will expose you to meaningful work and exceed your expectations. You will be a part of a diverse, collaborative team environment yet experience your own personal and individual growth. Our interns deliver excellence through high engagement and performance, which is why we often hire them post‑graduation*.

* Based on outstanding performance and organizational needs

What we’re looking for…

The Oatey Intern Experience supports our growing organization by attracting talented students to develop them into future leaders. It is unique with one‑on‑one mentorship, developmental feedback and coaching, lunch series, engaging networking events and weekly forums. You will work closely with experts to develop your skills and gain valuable insight in your chosen career field. Additionally, you will have exposure to all leadership levels of Oatey. Lastly, you will have a great time networking with other interns and forge lasting relationships.

Oatey offers a vigorous program that includes:

• Learning and Development
• Peer Mentoring
• Challenging Team Projects
• Community Involvement

Intern Position Summary

The Distribution intern will work directly with the distribution team at all levels within Oatey’s organizational structure. The position is designed to support distribution and warehousing as well as some transportation activities and KPI analysis. While working in this role the individual will be expected to communicate effectively in person, through email and over the phone and will interact with distribution centers, logistics partners, supply chain associates, suppliers and other internal stakeholders. These activities will provide exposure to all functional departments within Oatey and give the individual a thorough overview of the supply chain function.

Expectations & Accountabilities…

• Conduct velocity analyses to identify potentially more efficient options for activities in the distribution network
• Support administrative tasks including, but not limited to collecting and analyzing data for weekly and monthly distribution reports, backorder reports, and other key drivers of performance.
• Other activities include supporting new item set‑up, daily review and communication of order fulfillment results, guided development of predictive analytics models, and other support activities.

What you’ll need to be successful…

• Education and Certification: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, business, or related field
• Strong analytical skills
• High competency level with the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to balance multiple activities in a fast‑paced setting
• Ability to work in warehouse setting
• Good communication skills

Compensation Range for the Position:

$20.00 USDHourly

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

N/A

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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