Digital Factory Internship
Your next career opportunity
At Sonepar, the global leader in electrical and industrial distribution, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.
About Sonepar USA
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.
Internship Program Overview
Our program provides a holistic experience that exposes our Interns to our Digital Factory, a team of engineers working on different solutions for Sonepar Spark (an e-commerce platform). Our internship program is an amazing opportunity for students to work in cross-functional teams, where they will have an opportunity to learn and are empowered to bring forth new ideas with a fresh perspective. This 10-week development program includes exposure to software development, Sonepar USA and our Operating Companies’ business philosophy. At the conclusion of this dynamic program, you will have the unique opportunity to present to the Digital Factory Executive Leadership on a key project that produces value.
This program will begin in May 2024.
The core rotations of this program are:
1. Aftersales Development Team
2. Digital Job Center Development Team
Professional Development:
· Perform various coding exercises which would lead to Real World implications which will help generate value for the Sonepar Company.
· Fix Defects, Clean Data, Research Features, and Assist Developers on various sprints throughout the internship.
· Gain an understanding of the organizational structure of the Digital Factory and the Sonepar Company as it relates to Spark.
· Acquire Insight into the Spark Application and how it benefits our Operating Companies
· Partner with professional developers using their tutelage to enhance growth and network.
· Example Projects within the Digital Factory:
· Enablement of the US Digital Job Center Solution
· Punchout integrating Customers ERPs with our E-Commence Application
· Track and Trace Email Notifications per Order Status within Aftersales
· Setting up the Cloud Infrastructure of the Spark Application
· Integration of Springfield Customer Data into the Spark Application
· Receive on-going coaching to enhance coding, communication, leadership, presentation, and develop department specific competencies.
What you will bring to this opportunity:
· Possess an enthusiastic/self-starter attitude.
· Effective communication, time management and leadership skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Flexible and adaptable team player
· Analytical mindset and strong presentation skills
· Proficiency with JavaScript and ReactJS
· Knowledge and usage of Microsoft Azure a plus
· Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
· Students must be Local to Dallas Forth Worth Area and able to travel each day onsite to the Digital Factory during their internship.
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position
Why work for Sonepar?
At Sonepar USA, we are Powered by Difference. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you’ll get all the freedom you need to push boundaries, learn from your mistakes and help take our business to another level. You’ll also get opportunities to expand your industry experience every single day.
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
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