About the Role
As a Summer 2027 Intern - Warehouse Optimization in Williamson, NY at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. This position has the ability to remove $2M annually in transportation and storage cost from a manufacturing location that utilizes 3rd party storage. Local warehousing is too small to hold all the production at the site, requiring us to ship to 2 local warehouses. Opportunity to direct ship or forward deploy to network sites in our business could reduce the amount of annual spend. Opportunities to become familiar with local trucking, national transportation lanes, ERP systems and interoffice networking are abundant in this role. This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit.
Responsibilities
- Work with site warehouse leadership on storage needs
- Partner with the local MFG team for data collection
- Partner with the 3rd party storage provider to determine best path forward
- Track productive time versus UPDT
- Engage and partner on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
- Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
- Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
- Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
- Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Logistics
- Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
- Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Understanding of general warehouse operations, data collection, and process mapping
- Must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Warehouse operations
- Data collection
- Process mapping
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Prioritization
- Meeting deadlines
- Communication skills
- Listening skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Independent drive
- Self-starter
Location
- Williamson, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-Person
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
Salary/Compensations
- $31.00/ hour
- $2,500 Sign-on Bonus
Benefits
- Paid bi-weekly
About the Company
- Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
- We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop.
- We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
- We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
- Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?
Equal Opportunity
- Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
