Operations Research Intern

Join the Future Talent Program Internship at Dematic and ignite your career with innovation and learning! Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Dematic is excited to welcome the next wave of innovators to our Future Talent Program. This internship is crafted for those who are passionate about inspiring change and ready to leave their mark on the world. #LifeAtDematic. As a Dematic intern, you will participate in a team-based Innovation Challenge where you will dive into an inspiring, collaborative experience with your intern cohort. You'll solve real-world problems, brainstorm groundbreaking solutions, and bring your ideas to life with the support of our expert coaches! You will engage in weekly professional developments sessions led by Dematic leaders, designed to hone your professional skills. From effective communication to critical thinking, these sessions are your steppingstones to becoming a leader of tomorrow. Enjoy the flexibility of self-paced learning, with access to a wealth of knowledge that will bolster your expertise and confidence, tailored to complement your hands-on experience.  

Dematic provides internships as a launchpad for your career. We have a global presence and are dedicated to sustainability and innovation. Join us to make a positive impact on our business, customers, and planet! 

What we offer: 

• Career Development 

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

• Pay Transparency 

• Global Opportunities 

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer 

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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. 

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $[Insert salary range] at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.  

What We’re Looking For: 

• Innovative Thinkers: Individuals who dare to think boldly and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. 

• Extraordinary Teammates: Individuals ready to learn from and contribute to a diverse team. 

• Self-Starters: Candidates who are committed to personal growth and continuous learning. 

• Future Leaders: Individuals who seek to build a career that goes beyond a regular job and is driven by their passion. 

Tasks & Qualifications:

• You must be a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Actively pursuing a degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent field.
• Currently a junior or senior.
• Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
  • Analysis/Design Cycle:
    • Process design for supply chain applications in warehouse environments
    • Develop/Design simulation models in Python/AutoMod programming language
    • Develop and test enhanced/optimized solutions for existing processes
    • Develop and test optimization algorithms for proposed solutions
  • Product/Project Development Cycle:
    • Discuss project and algorithm design requirements with internal team and customer
    • Implement and test algorithms to production software
    • Provide technical support to developers during and after implementation cycle
  • R&D Cycle:
    • Understand the companies’ current product/process offering
    • Track the current process or product limitations and propose improvement plans
    • Document the current process and the proposed process
    • Communicate with stakeholders for R&D goals
    • Lead/Perform work on R&D effort, which include but not limited to:
      • Create data input
      • Model current process/product
      • Design future process/product
      • Model future process/product
    • Present findings to big group audience
  • Sales Cycle:
    • Provide technical support to sales
    • Understand, analyze, and document existing operations/requirements
    • Data parsing, processing, and profiling
    • Write project proposals for distribution center operations detailing recommended solutions
    • Justify financial investment in proposed solutions
    • Present analysis findings to internal team and customer
• Requirements:
  • Experience or knowledge in the Supply Chain/Logistics industry. Focus on distribution center operations preferred.
  • Preferred coursework to include:
    • Simulation
    • Programming
    • Operations Research (Linear/Non-linear/Integer/Dynamic Programming)
    • Stochastic Processes
    • Supply Chain/Logistics/Warehousing/Transportation
  • Background/skills at:
    • Critical thinking
    • Data science and machine learning/statistical approach
    • Data parsing and manipulation
    • Simulation modeling
    • Mathematical optimization (algorithm development) of processes and systems
    • Inferential statistical analysis skills
    • Linear and non-linear regression modeling
    • ROI (Return On Investment) analysis skills
    • Risk analysis skills
    • Object-oriented programming skills – Python (preferred), Java or C++.
    • Data analysis skills – Python (preferred), or R.
    • Writing skills to create business documents (proposals, system specifications, and presentations) using both MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Participate in various Future Talent Programming events, such as weekly professional development sessions, a team-based innovation challenge and endless development opportunities