Posted:
8/27/2024, 7:34:43 AM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
027899 Summer 2025 Purchasing Intern (Open)Job Description:
Attention students! Ready to ignite your career? Discover an exciting opportunity with Greif.
Greif offers a unique chance to learn, inspire, and make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always valued. As a leader in industrial packaging, Greif is dedicated to creating essential packaging solutions and delivering legendary customer service across 35 countries.
Awarded the prestigious 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and 2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace, Greif is committed to sustainability and values its employees as colleagues. Our journey toward becoming the best-performing customer service company isn’t just about metrics; it’s about the people and strategies that define us.
Are you ready to shape your career journey in a company that is as unique as you? You've come to the right place.
Responsibilities:
The Greif Early Career Program offers a 10-week corporate internship experience. Participants will undertake project-based assignments focused on supply chain.
A summer internship at Greif will enable you to:
Apply academic knowledge to gain industry experience
Collaborate with fellow interns on a meaningful to present at the end of your internship
Access professional development opportunities and learning material
Gain clarity on academic and career goals
Assimilate into a corporate team environment
You will have the opportunity to:
Attend the week-long Internship Summit at Greif’s corporate headquarters in Delaware, Ohio
Assist in supply chain assignments and ongoing projects
Familiarize yourself with departmental functions
Attend internship events, social networking events, and roundtables
Potentially present to the Executive Leadership Team at the end of the internship
Contribute to performance goals and assigned projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in supply chain or business or a similar program.
Anticipated graduation date of 2026
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to work full-time during the 10-week internship experience beginning May 19th, 2025, to July 25th, 2025
What sets you apart
Strong academic background, with a preferred GPA of 3.5 or above
Relevant internship, work experience, or involvement with professional clubs/organizations
Knowledge of Purchasing Functions
Experience in ERP and Logistics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Powerpoint)
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Curiosity and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, time management, analytical, and adaptability skills
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? We have a place for you here. Apply now!
EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Website: https://greif.com/
Headquarter Location: Delaware, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1877
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing