Operations Development Intern

Position Overview

Our compensated 10-week Corporate Internship Program is designed to give undergraduate students a challenging, hands-on experience in the retail industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strong understanding and appreciation of the Ralph Lauren aesthetic, brand heritage, and the retail industry
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver results with attention to detail
• Thinks strategically to seize opportunities and solve problems
• Active listener with strong communication; clearly communicates ideas, both written and verbally
• Experience with time and motion analysis tools, including time study and time standard development
• Gain experience in warehousing/distribution operations including significant planning, analysis, and quantitative experience preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project is a plus
• Knowledge of AS/400 systems (i.e. Manhattan Associates WM/PkMS) is a plus
• Junior class rank or above working towards a degree in industrial engineering or heavy math related major
• Willingness to spend time on the warehouse floor, working with employees to develop and maintain engineered time standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write and deliver compelling presentations to facility leadership team
• Available the entire duration of the 10-week internship.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Plan, organize, and lead the implementation and maintenance of engineered time standards for Fulfillment & Distribution Center activities
• Partner with Operations Management to identify needs and develop solutions through the collection, analysis, and reporting of operations data
• Work with Operations Management and Process Teams to identify and document best practices in each operation of the facility
• Develop and interpret productivity reporting tools for Fulfillment & Distribution Centers
• Time study and time standard development
• Generate new ideas and methods for enhancing process improvement and partner with Operations Management to achieve business results
• Communicate regularly through meetings, feedback sessions, and written communications to ensure the proper exchange of information regarding company and departmental performance, policies and procedures, and employee feedback
• Lead projects as requested

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.