Logistics Intern - Summer Job Des Moines California USA,Business

Position: Logistics Intern - Summer 2027
Location: Des Moines

This summer internship is full-time (40 hours/week) and offers a hybrid work schedule with mix of on-site and remote work!

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace.

The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Logistics Support Intern - Majority of the daily tasks include:

1) Supporting Brokerage Operations by vetting carriers via our compliance system (RMIS) and approving them in the brokerage operations system (Mastermind).

2) Supporting Dedicated Operations by tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power only loads, track/trace

3) Supporting Procurement team with TL RFPs using a procurement software tool and assist with the back office support tasks such as developing transportation provider pricing schedules.

4) Update and maintain weekly metrics

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

% of TIME SPENT
- Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
- Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
- Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
- Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%

Qualifications

Education:

Some College Courses Preferred
Course(s) of Study:
Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
Experience:

none
Type of

Experience:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.

Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.

Effective project management skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.