Airlines - Corporate Operations

Description:

Overview:



We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Responsibilities:



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:



The Intern will work within either one of the commodity groups (Fuel, A/C Maintenance, Indirect, Direct, and Technology) or support Teams



Participate in and support RFx and sourcing events as necessary.



Assist in special Procurement projects as requested



Open, sort, and categorize mail.



Batch orders and scan to send in e-mail.



Build spreadsheets, enter and analyze information.



Build power point presentations.



Check invoices for accuracy.



Resolve invoice errors.



Research and document process flows.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:



High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education required.



Must be at least 18 years of age.



Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.



EDUCATION:



Progress towards degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain, or Finance.



Minimum Junior level.



To be eligible must be currently enrolled as a full time student (minimum 12 credit hours).



Maintained 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.



EXPERIENCE:



Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.



Familiarization with Access and Microsoft Project preferred.



Knowledge of SAP or Ariba Procurement Management System a plus.



SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:



Ability to work independently and the willingness to function as a part of a team.



Strong oral and written communication skills.



Analytical thinking/reasoning skills.



Problem solving skills.



PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION (IF REQUESTED):



Resume.



Unofficial transcript.



“Why Southwest Airlines” essay (Length determined author).



Letters of Recommendation.



TIME COMMITMENT:



Fulltime - 40 hours per week



PAY:



$12.00 per hour + flight privileges



All internship positions are located in Dallas, TX at Southwest Airlines Headquarters.



All students must apply online at www.southwest.com/careers.

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