Operations Intern

Who you are

• Currently in your penultimate or final year and working towards a university degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field
• Eligible to complete a full-time internship of 3-6 months
• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English and the local language of the country you are applying for (Common European Framework of Reference C1)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with others
• Demonstrated curiosity, proactivity, and willingness to take on challenges in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

What the job involves

• Amazon Operations is the backbone of the Amazon customer experience
• With over 50 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, and tens of thousands of employees, the team works together to efficiently deliver items to customers
• In the fulfilment centres, millions of items are picked and packed annually, while delivery teams work to get orders to customers on time
• Safety is the top priority, and the operations culture is defined by teamwork, diversity, and a shared work ethic that keeps the business running smoothly
• The team takes pride in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for globally
• As an Amazon operations intern, you'll have the opportunity to apply your analytical skills to impactful projects that enhance the functionality and service of Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations
• Completing high-priority projects to the highest standard, demonstrating your ability to deliver results
• Analyzing data to identify operational challenges and opportunities for improvement
• Proposing and testing solutions, collaborating with the team to implement the most effective ones
• Developing communication and teamwork skills by working with managers, stakeholders, and frontline associates
• Be on the move within the building to engage with various teams. This includes actively gathering knowledge by participating in activities such as pre-briefs, flow meetings, and discussions with the leadership team and associates
• Ability to navigate the workspace and move between different areas is essential for this position
• Displaying flexibility to work various schedules and shift patterns as required
• A day in the life:
• Our internships are educational opportunities that allow you, our future managers, to discover how we lead and develop our teams of associates
• You'll immerse yourself in the fast-paced, complex world of our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Hubs, and Delivery Stations, witnessing how our managers engage their teams to fulfill customer expectations
• This internship will place you at the heart of our operations, enabling you to trace the journey of a customer order
• You'll gain a realistic job preview of the full-time opportunities awaiting you within our organization
• You'll learn how our managers cultivate a safe, productive environment, harnessing the full potential of their teams through effective engagement and performance management strategies
• This is your chance to develop skills that will propel you towards a rewarding career with Amazon