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At QuoteCenter, acquired by The Home Depot in 2013, we’re fueling sales to the Pro marketplace from within our global supply chain. We’re extending the shelves of The Home Depot by developing sales applications from the ground up. Using a reactive microservices architecture to build out robust merchandising opportunities, our teams of engineers, designers, data and vendor operations analysts work together to drive our business forward every day. Our innovative Point of Sale technology provides associates with a faster, more consumer-centric way to grow The Home Depot's Pro business. And that gives us all a sense of ownership and purpose.Our goal is to continue to provide a best-in-class experience to our customers. To do so, we need more innovators, pacesetters, and solutions-oriented associates that are passionate about changing the face of retail and are ready to think strategically about how we do business. Do you want to be a part of the power behind The Home Depot and Pro? If so, apply for our summer internship to experience what it is like to be a part of our Home Depot 2021 Summer Internship Program.Internship OverviewThe goal of this 12-week summer internship program is to recruit and attract top talent to The Home Depot in order to provide a best-in-class experience for students of our company, our business and our culture. Our goal at the end of the internship is to extend full-time offers to top-performing interns upon receiving undergraduate and post-graduate degrees.As part of the 12-week summer internship program, interns will have the opportunity to work on value-add business projects, have assigned managers, teams and mentors, learn from the executive leadership team during mentoring sessions, present to leadership on their project, gain exposure to the in-store environment, tour distribution facilities, and network with other Home Depot interns and associates through various social and business networking events. The interns will gain valuable experience from the Customer Service, Marketing and Merchandising divisions.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions
Responsible for the accuracy and quality of work performed
Develop and implement project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks
Communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through presentations
Make recommendations to upper management
Provide comprehensive report out to senior leaders on assignments and other related projects
Partner cross-functionally to achieve goals
NATURE AND SCOPE
Typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager in the Home Depot PRO Organization
No direct responsibility for supervising others.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTSENVIRONMENT:Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.TRAVEL:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 0 yearsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong analytical skills
Process/detail oriented
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Project management experience
Time Management
Planning, organization
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast paced environment
Proven leadership abilities
Juniors and Seniors currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Management Information Systems, or Retail Studies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:
Ability to communicate issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
