Supply Chain Operations Intern

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp • Town of Onondaga, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Global is a logistics and trade specialist company with over 350 employees, focusing on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. They are driven by core values: ENRICH purposefully, CARE personally, and DELIVER professionally. Mohawk Global is an employee-centric organization, certified as a "Great Place To Work" for twelve consecutive years. They are currently seeking a Supply Chain Operations Intern in their Syracuse, NY office. This role is for a bright-minded, self-motivated, and detail-oriented student who is eager to apply their analytical skills and business background in the fast-paced logistics and freight forwarding industry. The intern's contributions will directly support Mohawk's client service and industry leadership.

Requirements

• Matriculated rising undergraduate student majoring in business, logistics, supply chain management or related discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must possess polished, professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must possess a strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment and be receptive to professional feedback regarding developmental opportunities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in negotiating with service providers and problem solving for mutual benefit

Responsibilities

• Support branch operations with respect to imports, including opening shipment files and filing ISF entries
• Efficiently match available freight loads with available carrier options
• Track shipments, contact carriers, perform data entry and analysis to support decision making, filing, and other duties as instructed by Leadership team
• Assist with industry research using the internet
• Participate in meetings to observe company process and enhance learning
• Communicate regularly with carriers and agents to build long-term, trusted partnerships and sell Mohawk services
• Negotiate pricing and prepare quotes for clients
• Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree