Planning Coordinator Internship (Summer)
About The Position
Are you looking to gain real-world experience in logistics and operations? As a Planning Coordinator Intern, you'll be at the center of our transportation and distribution network. This internship will give you hands-on exposure to freight planning, scheduling, and operational coordination skills that are critical to keeping goods moving efficiently and customers satisfied. This internship gives you a front-row seat to the fast-paced world of logistics and transportation planning. By working alongside experienced professionals, you'll gain insight into how planning decisions impact efficiency, profitability, and customer service across a national network.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
- Ability to review data and spot trends in performance, cost, and efficiency.
- Strong verbal and written communication for working with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); exposure to ERP or Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment.
Nice To Haves
- exposure to ERP or Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Responsibilities
- Support Freight and Capacity Planning: Assist with scheduling inbound trucks and outbound freight, helping to balance equipment productivity, driver availability, and customer needs.
- Learn Trailer and Asset Management: Track trailer usage and customer trailer pools while identifying opportunities to reduce inactive assets.
- Monitor Performance Metrics: Help track delivery schedules, on-time performance, and other transportation KPIs.
- Collaborate with Teams: Partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to understand how freight volumes align with network commitments.
- Assist with Documentation: Maintain accurate records in transportation systems, ensuring billing, routing, and compliance data are correct.
- Problem-Solve in Real Time: Learn how to identify and troubleshoot transportation challenges as they arise.
- Process Improvement Exposure: Contribute fresh ideas to improve efficiency in routing, freight management, and coordination.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
