Logistics Intern

Swift Logistics • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.
Develop and maintain processes and relationships both internal and external necessary to support Logistics business functions.

Actively participate in an accelerated hands-on learning program while providing research and analytical support to various departments and/or project teams. Routinely report out to leadership.
Perform functions of assigned area.
Routinely meet with assigned mentors and/or leaders and provide summary of key take-aways.
Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Requirements

• Must possess desire to learn and grow in knowledge of the transportation industry and company.
• Must be flexible and able to quickly grasp and apply new information and/or concepts.
• Must possess excellent and professional communication skills.
• Must possess basic understanding of business terminology.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Completion of 70% of undergraduate course work in business related Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, Logistics) required.
• Analytical & process oriented.
• Must possess strong analytical skills.
• Must be able to influence others without formal authority.
• Must be well organized and able to multi-task several projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• SQL experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes and relationships both internal and external necessary to support Logistics business functions.
• Actively participate in an accelerated hands-on learning program while providing research and analytical support to various departments and/or project teams. Routinely report out to leadership.
• Perform functions of assigned area.
• Routinely meet with assigned mentors and/or leaders and provide summary of key take-aways.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Benefits

• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees