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2026 Summer Internship | Operations

**Who we are looking for** : December 2026 or May 2027 graduates

**Dates of Summer Internship** : May 18th– July 31st, 2026

**Internship Location** : Syracuse, NY

**Format** : In Person

The Southern Glazer’s Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of Sales, Trade Development, Operations, and Corporate leaders. Each summer, the program offers interns the opportunity to engage in career-building activities while simultaneously learning and applying industry-leading practices.

Southern Glazer’s Operations and Supply Chain function involves management of the physical flow of our products from the original point of manufacturing to the final point of purchase at the retailer. Our structured Supply Chain and Operations internship program is designed to expose students to the wine and spirits beverage distribution system and the role Supply Chain and Operations play to enable business capabilities. Students will finish the internship having gained a broad experience across various Supply Chain and Operations functions.

Overview

Southern Glazer’s is a technology leader in distribution and logistics. Our new Operations members will gain experience working with industry leading automated material handling products which are integrated with software that supports activities such as voice picking and conveyor controls, and supply chain technology, i.e. JDA, SAP, and Manhattan WM. Interns will be given an opportunity to shadow SCM leadership and tour distribution centers. You will have hands-on experience working on a team directly involved with several Supply Chain and Operations functions:

+ Warehouse Management

+ Inventory Management

+ Demand Planning

+ Replenishment

+ Inbound Transportation

+ Delivery

+ Environmental Health and Safety

+ Fleet Management

+ SCM Technology

Primary Responsibilities

+ Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have the ability to obtain housing

+ 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship

+ Must be a Junior in college and graduating the following year, completing a BS/BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, MIS, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field

+ Ability to organize and manage multiple projects

+ Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals

+ Attention to details

+ Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience

+ Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

+ Good written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws

+ Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

+ Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships

+ Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions

+ Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

+ Must be at least 21 years of age

Physical Demands

+ Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device

+ Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

+ Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours

+ May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.