Agribusiness Intern

Garden Distribution Intern (Ontario, CA)

Our Garden Segment is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Intern that will have a key role in learning the business and industry, as well as taking on 2-3 special projects to then deliver those results and key learnings to upper management. The tasks and projects provided during this opportunity are designed to further develop core competencies and positive business experiences for the intern.

This position will offer onboarding and working with a highly experienced, tenured, and hardworking team members, in a role interacting with key members of the numerous functional teams.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Dive-in and develop curiosity for the “why’s” in business
• Responsible for 2-3 assigned special projects, which will include gathering, compiling, researching, and determining next steps for the business, based on those results
• Champion innovative ideas and solutions for continuous improvement within the teams and at the customer level
• Provide a weekly write-up of events, projects, and learnings, required at the end of each week

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Junior level student working on a Supply Chain or SCM degree
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated high proficiency in analytical and critical thinking using facts from data via Excel or other insight models
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and develop relationships across functional groups
• High level of energy and sense of urgency; self-starter; strong and effective multi-tasker
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

POSITION INFORMATION:

· This position pays $16.00 per hour DOE

· Benefits include paid sick time

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.