Logistics Intern (Fall/Spring)

Stutsman Logistics, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Internship will provide students the opportunity to connect classroom logistics and supply chain knowledge with real-world experience. Interns will gain exposure to and experience in account management, sales, customer service, carrier development, and other aspects of Stutsman Logistics, Inc.’s day to day operations. Throughout the internship, students with develop and strengthen their communication skills, networking/collaboration, problem solving and analytical thinking. This is a part-time, in-person role at our office in Cedar Rapids, IA and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

Only students that are in their junior or senior year as of August 2026 will be considered for this internship
Must be a student actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and self-discipline
Possess strong leadership characteristics and be actively involved in college activities
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation

Responsibilities

Work with the Carrier Development Manager to identify specific shipping lanes and markets where additional carrier capacity is needed
Develop your understanding and gain the ability to utilize company system(s) to accomplish tasks including the Transportation Management System, McLeod
Assist Account Managers with department processes, such as order entry and appointment scheduling
Use capacity sourcing software to locate carriers matching specific lane needs
Create carrier profiles and lane preferences in the operating system for new carriers
Assist carrier managers to ensure customer specific electronic carrier tracking requirements are met
Participate in sales processes for both current and potential customers in collaboration with the sales department, including pricing, bidding and platforms, cold calling, CRM, prospecting, effective marketing, customer visits, account set up, leakage, and debriefs
Meet with executive team and administrative departments to further understanding of the organization, including accounting, human resources, and marketing
Provide dispatch services on assigned loads
Complete asset equipment training
Other duties as assigned