Operations Intern, Rotational Program

Operations Intern, Rotation Program

Lombard, IL

Odyssey Logistics is a global logistics and supply chain partner helping businesses optimize performance through fully integrated, end-to-end solutions. We connect transportation, technology, and expertise across a broad network of services including 3PL and 4PL managed services, multimodal and intermodal transport, warehousing, trucking, Jones Act Ocean, and customs brokerage, ensuring goods move reliably, efficiently, and intelligently around the world.

Today, Odyssey supports more than 6,000 customers globally, delivering scalable, data driven solutions across complex supply chains. What started with a single client has grown into a dynamic, evolving organization focused on performance, precision, and long term partnership.

Our work is complex, fast moving, and highly collaborative. Success here requires people who think strategically, operate with urgency, and navigate across functions to solve real business challenges. We value individuals who take ownership, challenge the status quo, and turn insight into action.

Our culture is grounded in five core values:
Win Together, Innovate Boldly, Drive Results, Customer Centric, and Guide with Care. These are not just principles; they shape how we make decisions, partner with customers, and show up for each other.

At Odyssey, you are not just part of a company; you are part of building what comes next

Work Model: On-Site

Work Schedule: 3 days per week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), 4 hours per day; not to exceed 20 hours per week

Travel Requirements: Minimal/Occasional local travel to locations, rail ramps, or terminals may be requested with advanced notice

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Reports to: VP, Pricing

* All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed.

The Rotational Intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the freight transportation and logistics industry by rotating through key functions of the business, which may include Intermodal Operations, Sales, Pricing, and Finance. The intern will support day‑to‑day team activities, complete assigned projects, and deliver a capstone project presented to leadership at the end of the program. This role is designed to develop business, analytical, and communication skills while building an understanding of how Odyssey serves its customers.

• Complete structured rotations across key business functions, which may include Intermodal Operations, Sales, Pricing, and Finance.
• Support the operations team with day‑to‑day shipment tracking, scheduling, and customer and carrier communications.
• Assist Sales and Pricing teams with market research, rate analysis, and preparation of customer proposals.
• Support Finance with data entry, invoice and accessorial review, and reconciliation activities.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data in Excel to build reports and identify trends or improvement opportunities.
• Shadow team members and leaders to learn the intermodal and freight transportation industry.
• Own a capstone project addressing a real business challenge and present findings and recommendations to leadership at the end of the program.
• Participate in intern program activities, including training sessions, networking events, and site visits.
• Work within the parameters of Company policy and maintain the confidentiality of customer and Company information.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (rising junior or senior preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum…