Summer 2027 Operations & Analytics Intern

Centro Escolar University; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Mentor support for professional growth

Professional development programs

Job summary

Centro Escolar University in Northlake, IL is seeking an undergraduate student for a full-time internship focused on operations and process improvement. You will analyze material flow, support project planning, vendor coordination, and data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory and storage within the facility.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with a path to professional development and leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student enrolled full-time pursuing Business Management or Process Engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing and verbal).
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; advanced data analysis tools are a plus.
• Authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material and product flow across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities including planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Use data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing storage within the facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support decision-making and process optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Cross-functional work

Independent drive

Adaptability

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate student

Business Management

Process Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Centro Escolar University in Northlake, IL is seeking an undergraduate student for a full-time internship focused on operations and process improvement. You will analyze material flow, support project planning, vendor coordination, and data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory and storage within the facility.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with a path to professional development and leadership exposure.