Operations Intern

Radio Flyer is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. Radio Flyer is a recognized leader in the toy industry, with our corporate headquarters located in Chicago. From wagons and tricycles to battery powered eBikes, Go-Karts and Tesla ride-ons, our Chicago-based team innovates in every product category we enter. We are excited to announce our newest venture into retail at the Radio Flyer Store located in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL.

For over a century, Radio Flyer has served as the first set of wheels for generations of kids. We have helped inspire creative play as wagons transformed into rocket ships, race cars and airplanes, transporting children anywhere they imagined. Now, with over a billion Radio Flyer wheels on the road, we are introducing a retail experience that aligns with our mission to bring smiles to kids of all ages. A place to experience firsthand the magic of our products, including our newest line of FLYER™ eBikes and scooters.

Radio Flyer has consistently been recognized as a top workplace nationally and locally, in addition to being recognized for strong social and environmental performance with a B Corp Certification. Our team has received numerous awards over the years including Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces, Chicago Innovation Awards, People Magazine’s Companies that Care, the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois, and WayUp’s Top Internship Programs nationwide. Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer and grandson of company founder Antonio Pasin, was recently recognized as a Top CEO of 2021 on Glassdoor. Radio Flyer is also proud to have been named a top workplace for women, minorities, and LGBTQIA community members over the years by Crain’s, Daily Herald and Vault.

At Radio Flyer, we welcome and appreciate all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives — encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a culture that embraces feedback, collaboration, and innovation to achieve great results and drive business growth. At Radio Flyer we live by the Little Red Rule, “Every time we touch people’s lives, they will feel FUNomenal!”

Opportunity

The Operations Intern position will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the company. Working with Warehouse, Operations, and external vendors you will create daily ship schedules, identify process improvements, and execute inventory control actions. This is a paid opportunity.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Work with our supply chain planners to schedule and route shipments from our various US shipping
  
  

locations (factories and warehouses)

• Schedule pickups and deliveries with logistics carriers
• Perform systems functions necessary to accompany shipments
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers, to provide the components needed for factories to fulfill production
  
  

needs

• Work on the Warehouse floor and identify process improvements for receiving, storage, and shipping
  
  

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management with a 3.0 grade point average
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, able to create and/or maintain
  
  

complicated spreadsheets

• Able to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
  
  

Above All, The Individual Must Commit To Our Values

FUNatical Customer Service

Live with Integrity

Yes I Can

Excellence in Everything

Responsible for Success

We are looking for people who live our values and support our vision and mission!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please apply online at www.radioflyer.com/careers

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