Supply Chain Operational Excellence Intern

Job Summary

Are you ready to spend your summer as a part of something special? Imagine being with a company whose reputation for excellence paves the way for endless success. At Genuine Parts Company (GPC), people build long-lasting, highly satisfying careers and make a real difference in the community. Our 11-week summer internship program will be in person in Atlanta and run from May 19 – August 1, 2025.

As an Operational Excellence Intern, you’ll work with our supply chain team to achieve the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness in managing resources, processes, and systems to distribute automotive and industrial replacement parts. Interns will do meaningful work through specific a project(s) and/or initiative(s) in their respective departments and make a final presentation at the conclusion of their internship. Interns will enjoy robust networking and personal development opportunities through formalized interactions with senior leadership, training workshops, and city-wide intern events. Interns will have fun and give back through opportunities to meet fellow college-aged students, social outings, service projects, and more!

Responsibilities

• Create content for our suppliers explaining our business processes

• Document end to end processes and recommending simplified one-best way

• Propose potential solutions to process defects utilizing DMAIC approach (Define, Measure, Analyze, Implement & Control)

• Conduct risk assessment, PFMEA and gap analysis in an area of business

• Be involved in process documentation (utilizing SIPOC, turtle diagrams, decision tree, flow charts etc.)

Qualifications

• Currently a rising junior or senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering or other related field required. 

• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Strong analytical aptitude 

• Ability to travel to a distribution center from our headquarters (20 minutes)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.25 GPA or above preferred.

• PowerBI a plus

Leadership Skills

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.

• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication. 

• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions. 

• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

Physical Demands / Working Environment

• Expected to operate in a professional office environment. 

• The 2025 program will run from May 19 – August 1, 2025

• The work week is 40-hours 

• Working hours are M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break.