Supply Chain Operations Intern
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 that has been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for thirteen consecutive years. They are currently seeking a bright-minded student to join their growing organization as a Supply Chain Operations Intern in their Syracuse, NY office. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a business-minded background, eager to contribute within the fast-paced logistics and freight forwarding industry. The intern’s contributions will directly impact Mohawk’s ability to provide exceptional client service and maintain its 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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