Eastern US region rotational internship

Univar is a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 170 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America, and additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We serve over 80,000 customers in more than 100 countries, representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets. We source chemicals from more than 2,500 producers, including the premier global chemical manufacturers, and distribute more than 11,000 chemical products in over 110,000 stock keeping units. As a world leader in chemical distribution, Univar is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen with a global focus on safety, health, the environment, and sustainability. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, Univar has approximately 7,600 employees worldwide. In 2010, Univar generated net sales of $7.9 billion. Our east regional office is in Morrisville, PA.

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A company where the best people want to work The world leader in chemical distribution, providing unparalleled connectivity between customers and suppliers

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We value relationships. We succeed through performance. We thrive on Profitable growth. And because we are Univar, we do everything with integrity.

Eastern US region 10 week summertime supply chain internship

Morrisville, PA Cleveland, OH Atlanta, GA Contact Michele Kosztyu via email at michele.kosztyu@univarusa.com Contact Emily Fordenwalt via email at emily.fordenwalt@univar.com Contact Derek Dixon via email at derk.dixon@univarusa.com

Start June 4, 2013 End August 10, 2013 Compensation Hourly - $10.00 to $13.00 (up to 40 hours per week) Regional Program Coordinator Jim Gwinn, Human Resources Director jim.gwinn@univar.com 215-337-5403 About the Program The Univar Internship is committed to providing a real-world hands-on experience to provide students exposure to the chemical distribution industry. This 10-week program is project mentor- led and each weekly rotation will have program deliverables which will challenge and test the students knowledge, comprehension, capacity and capability. Our Internships will provide valuable insight into career interests, professional aspirations and personal values. At Univar, our employees are dedicated, committed and hard working. They are focused to succeed and each individual will enhance the experience gained to assist students in making real world connections between classroom theory and practical application.

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Program
WEEK ONE Branch orienation WEEK TWO Environmental health and safety WEEK EIGHT Operations (floor)

Participate in new hire operations training. Environmental health and safety company overview and philosophy. Perform environmental health and safety audit and attend monthly safety meeting. Navigate EDX and learn the Univar quality improvement process. Review customer specs and requirements. Attend monthly quality meeting and perform International Standards Organization audit if available.

Training for specific functions performed on the floor. Fill drums and totes for a day with operator in full personal protective equipment. Experience deliveries with a driver. Work in the warehouse loading trucks and completion of paperwork. Lab / dispatch / work in blending room.

WEEK NINE Finance and human resources

WEEK THREE / FOUR Sales inside and outside

New hire sales training: including key markets; review of top suppliers and key products. Sales organization overview and philosophy. Overview of UVX and Salesforce.com systems to understand business supports. Attend weekly inside and outside sales meetings. Ride-along with sales manager and district manager. Develop a sales plan for a target customer and product.

Review a branch Profit & Loss Statement. Participate on a district / branch aged inventory conference call. Review chargeback process. Various financial functions (i.e. inventory adjustments, coding expenses, etc.) Human resources overview including compensation, recruitment, training & development, and talent management. Participate in an interview (both interviewer and interviewee) for a position within the organization.

WEEK TEN Prep and deliver final presentation

Generate and present a presentation to management on 10 week internship review and designated project.

WEEK FIVE / SIX Customer service and sales support

New hire customer service training. Review required training program to be a certified Customer Service Representative. The basics of customer service philosophy and communication. Observing daily routines, required communication, computer and time management skills Navigate UVX (internal system.) Introduction to quality systems utilized within the department.

WEEK SEVEN Materials planning and supply chain

Overview supply chain distribution network and strategic purchasing. Observe supply chain planning and scheduling assist in daily routine of buyer and / or planner. Resolving inventory issues, costs, and customer inquiries.

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