Supply Chain Operations Summer Intern - Solar Transport

Company: Kum & Go
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Spend your summer with Solar Transport in our ten-week professional internship program located in downtown Des Moines! As a Solar Transport intern, you'll gain valuable experience while participating in a number of fun activities and development opportunities. High performing interns may be offered full-time positions post-graduation.
What you'll do

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  Focus on a project in your department that you will present to our Senior Leadership Team at the end of your internship
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  Work closely with a mentor who will help guide you over the summer
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  Participate in a variety of activities and events with fellow Solar Transport, Krause Group, and Kum & Go interns
  What we're looking for
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    College Junior or Senior with an expected graduation date of December 2021 to May 2022 required
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    An interest in pursuing a career with Solar Transport, Krause Group, or Kum & Go post-graduation
    Other key requirements
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      Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management
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      Excellent writing and communication skills
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      Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel; Word; PowerPoint; Outlook)
      Leadership Competencies
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        Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others.
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        Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
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        Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same.
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        Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
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        Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner.
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        Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems.
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        Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance.
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        Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others.
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        Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions.
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        Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and is able to visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it.
        About Solar Transport
        Solar Transport is a family focused company. With more than 40 locations, our drivers make it home every night. We genuinely value our team and go above and beyond to reward their hard work. Solar Transport is among the nation's best when it comes to tank-truck carriers and logistics providers. For over 50 years, Solar has strived to set the standard in how refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, ethanol and jet fuel are managed, transported and delivered helping our customers become more productive and profitable.
        Krause Group is a Midwest U.S. based parent company comprising a diverse set of domestic and international businesses with over 5,000 associates. These companies include Kum & Go, L.C., a convenience retail chain with more than 400 stores in 11 states-Solar Transport, the Des Moines Menace F.C., and Krause Group Real Estate. Internationally, Krause Group is parent to the historic Enrico Serafino and Vietti wineries and Casa di Langa based in Piedmont, Italy.
        Solar Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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