Business & Operations Research Intern

About the Company

Advance Communication Systems is a health and marketing consulting firm that has been operating since 1989. The organization currently supports more than 200 individuals and families in creating home-based business opportunities.

Role Overview

This internship focuses on observing, documenting, and analyzing factory dispatch planning and related operations. The intern will work on-site in Pune and nearby locations, learning how dispatch decisions are made and how operational data is handled in practice.

Responsibilities

As part of the role, the intern will help capture the current dispatch planning workflow and supporting operational practices.

• Track the full dispatch planning cycle at the factory, including how daily plans are created, who is involved, and what inputs shape those plans.
• Speak with dispatch managers, drivers, and operations team members to understand the rules they use for prioritizing orders, assigning vehicles, grouping routes, and dealing with exceptions.
• Review the available operational data, such as orders, vehicles, routes, and constraints, and distinguish between information stored in systems and knowledge held informally by people.
• Document how unusual situations are managed, including urgent orders, vehicle failures, receiving-site issues, and customer escalations.
• After each site visit, organize the findings into clear field notes, process maps, and summaries of the data inventory.
• Assist the engagement lead in putting together the scoping report, including current workflows, data preparedness, and recommendations on pilot readiness.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open only to candidates who can commit to a full-time, in-office internship. Applicants must be able to begin between 16 June 2026 and 21 July 2026, and should be available for a 3-week duration. Candidates should have relevant skills and interest in the work. Women looking to start or restart their careers are also encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The internship is based in Pune, with work locations listed across Pune, Daund, Uruli Kanchan, Loni Kalbhor, Yavat, Kedgaon, Patas, and Boripardhi. The role starts immediately and is scheduled for 1 month.

Terms & Conditions

Selected interns are expected to work full time in-office. The engagement includes an apply-by deadline of 21 July 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Perks

The internship includes a certificate, a letter of recommendation, a 5-day work week, and an informal dress code.

Compensation

The stipend is INR 11,500 to INR 15,000 per month.

Other Details

Openings: 2