Logistics Intern

Kalmbach Feeds•Carey, OH

About The Position

Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. is seeking a reliable Logistics and Freight Intern to establish daily trucking routes, negotiate quotes that maximize savings and reduce costs, and build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers. The Transportation team needs a perceptive, detail-oriented person who can relate to individuals at all levels. The successful candidate should be sensitive to customer needs, corporate goals, team member goodwill, and the company’s public image when handling unique situations. The intern will gain logistics experience in an agricultural business by working with carriers and customers, learning to create routes and schedule loads, and helping coordinate freight. The role involves carriers across LTL, FTL, and intermodal transportation. Kalmbach Feeds provides nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Founded in 1963, the company describes itself as a regional leader in the animal nutrition industry, with a focus on quality, integrity, customer service, and core values.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
Manage timelines effectively and stay organized.
Conduct business professionally and respond to customers in a timely manner.
Have strong attention to detail and investigation skills.
Apply critical-thinking skills to complex situations.
Be eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment and build business acumen.
Have experience with Windows-based software programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be able to work in a team environment in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

Establish daily trucking routes.
Negotiate carrier quotes and rates to maximize savings and reduce costs.
Work with LTL, FTL, and intermodal carriers.
Build relationships and negotiate competitive rates with carriers.
Cultivate relationships with customers who use freight coordination services.
Learn to create routes and schedule loads.
Provide professional, timely service to customers and support freight coordination.