Logistics Intern

Louis Dreyfus Company • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship provides hands-on exposure to rail logistics, transportation data, and commercial operations supporting trading desks and processing plants. The intern will work closely with the transportation team to support rail movements, rate analysis, and logistics systems while developing foundational industry knowledge. This individual will be creating contacts and cultivating relationships while interfacing with all internal and external customers as needed.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in college pursuing a two or four-year degree in one of the following areas: industrial management, transportation/logistics, agriculture economics, agriculture technology management
• Willingness to learn the basics of logistics and trading desks
• Demonstrates curiosity about logistics and trading environments, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skilled in communication, both written and verbal
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience using shipment tracking systems to support rail movements and reporting
• Participate in the process of managing rail freight contracts and implications of respective contracts including applications and filings
• Assists the local logistics teams in all rail movements, car billings and tracing and any other rail carrier or customer relationships
• Assists with conducting and managing a research database on transportation movements related to processing plants, trading desks
• Support maintenance and analysis of transportation rate databases for assigned plants and trading desks
• Learn rate structures that provide for the most economical transportation cost structure & related processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

What This Job Offers

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