Summary Job title: Summer Internship Program Job ID: 202411350003 Department: Columbia - PHIL Location: MO-Columbia Description Summary: With 700+ locations around the country CED is one of the nation’s leading, privately held electrical distributers. CED distributes electrical products while also simultaneously creating value added services to our customers in the commercial, residential, industrial, and solar markets. Our customers power your homes, buildings, and manufacture the things you use every day. A commitment to quality through our core values of service, integrity, and reliability has made us one of the nations largest distributors of electrical products and services. Get a head start on your career! CED offers competitive, paid, rotational internships so you can have hands-on experience in the electrical industry from different perspectives. As a CED intern, you will gain experience in each aspect of company operations including: + Warehousing & Logistics + Inventory control & Quality assurance + Customer Relations + Purchasing Logistics + Financial Planning + Management & Project Management + Inside/Outside sales Interns are also involved in completing real projects for profit center managers that directly affect decision making. Through each rotation, interns will have a unique insight into CED’s culture and career opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals with excellent communication and relationship building skills. If you are driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, apply today for the opportunity to be a part of our internship program! Reports to: Training manager Minimum Qualifications: + Must be at least 18 years of age + Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree + Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record + Authorization to work in the United States (without requiring work authorization sponsorship by CED now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES + Strong negotiation skills + Detail oriented + Ability to solve problems + Must be a self-starter who can handle a heavy volume of work and be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time Working Conditions: Conditions vary based on the intern's current segment of the training and may include warehouse, office, and external environments. During some segments, activities may include lifting, sorting, standing, possible extreme heat/cold conditions. Office segments may include sitting for extended periods. Various segments will include some travel – both by car and by air. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: + Learning all aspects of the CED business + Communicating – both written and spoken – in English. CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $12 to $18 hourly.