Supply Chain Intern (Summer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops in Oklahoma City offers a premier college intern program that gives students hands-on experience across multiple business areas, not just routine tasks. The program includes mentorship, structured feedback, and opportunities for full-time offers upon graduation.

Interns participate in vendor management, merchandising applications, and supplier portal activities, gaining practical knowledge in daily operations and corporate etiquette within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's in Business-related major preferred or 5 years equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain daily merchandising operations processes.
• Assist with replenishment, vendor management, and supplier portal activities.
• Contribute to merchandising system upgrades and improvements.
• Build relationships with vendor personnel and communicate issues to management.

Skills

MS Office

Written/oral communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business-related major or 5 years equivalent experience

Tools

DAX/IM replenishment software

Merchandising applications

Vendor portal (vendor link)

Job description

Welcome to the Love's College Intern Program:

The Love's college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can't get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love's takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Internship Activities:

Over the course of the summer, Love's interns also participate in the following activities:

• Experience multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social-networking events
• Instructor led Training (Technical and Soft Skills)
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love's leadership

The primary purpose of the Supply Chain Intern is to support, maintain, improve the daily processes involving merchandising operations, while gaining adequate and applicable knowledge for future use. This person will be able to assist and troubleshoot issues relating to replenishment, vendor management, Love's supplier portal (vendor link), item integrity, and future initiatives.

Job Functions

• Assist in support and recommend opportunities for improvement to supplier portal application with feedback from users
• Assist in support and maintenance of DAX/IM replenishment software
• Assist with aligning Vendor supply chain with Love's operations
• Assist in support and implementation of Merchandising applications
• Manage Vendor information and contracts
• Seek objective of 100% collaboration with suppliers.
• Responsible for upgrades and regular system maintenance.
• Build relationships with vendor/supplier personnel
• Seek improvement of current system processes and flows
• Keep Management informed of any issues or concerns
• Understand current processes and apply improvement standards
• Troubleshoot assigned store work orders
• Understand basic EDI terminology and processes

Experience And Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Related Major preferred and/or 5 years equivalent work experience

Skills And Physical Demands

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Excellent Written, Oral, and Interpersonal Skills
• Highly Self Motivated and Directed
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities
• Very Strong Customer Service Orientation
• Experience Working In a Team-Oriented, Collaborative Environment.
• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Our Culture

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.