Supply Chain Internship - Seventh Generation (Summer 2019)
Based in Burlington, Vermont for more than 25 years we’ve been formulating plant-based products that are safe and that work. We believe our products are healthy solutions for the air, surfaces, fabrics, pets and people within your home – and for the community and environment outside of it. As a pioneer in corporate responsibility, we want our products to make a difference—from their development through to their production, purchase, use, and disposal. We are always evaluating how to reduce their environmental impact, increase performance and safety, and create a more sustainable supply chain. We believe it is our responsibility to set a course for a more mindful way of doing business, where companies act as partners with other stakeholders to create a brighter future for the whole planet.
For the past 30 years, we’ve been a company with strong beliefs about the rights of people and planet. We believe that a company's values are as important as the products it makes. We know that plant-based products can provide the efficacy you are looking for, and that products designed from renewable plant-based ingredients are a more sustainable option than ingredients made from petroleum. We believe that waste, is well... a waste. It's why we use recycled materials to design our packaging, and why we design our packaging to be recycled. We have a lot of beliefs, but the biggest one is that we have a responsibility to this generation and the next seven. What do you believe? We invite you on our journey to nurture the health of the next seven generations.
Background and Purpose of the Job
As a Supply Chain intern at Seventh Generation you will apply your skills and experience to selected projects that deliver a unique unmet business need. You’ll gain exposure to multiple segments of the business as you work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand critical interdependencies that will influence your project work. The output of your internship will include key business improvements and recommendations focused on supply chain optimization, process improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. The internship program will allow for you to hone and broaden your business acumen, tactical skillset and competencies, and create a deeper understanding of Supply Chain’s strategic importance within a business environment
During your time at Seventh Generation you will be assigned a project and will have an opportunity to present your findings to the leadership team. Topics could include:
What You'll Need to Succeed
Fact based decision making and strong collaboration with the supply chain team, internal partners, and external partners are paramount to achieving the internship’s objectives. The role requires commitment to embrace the company’s culture through alignment of personal behaviors with the company’s core values in the on-going pursuit of the company’s mission.
Unilever has a simple but clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. They believe this is the best long-term way for the business to grow. On any given day, two billion people from around the world use Unilever products from iconic brands like Dove, Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton, Dollar Shave Club, and Knorr to look good, feel good, and get more out of life.