Supply Chain Operations Intern

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp•Village of North Syracuse, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mohawk Global is a 300+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past eleven years… We are currently seeking a bright-minded student to provide value-add contributions to our growing organization as a Supply Chain Operations Intern supporting our Syracuse, NY office! The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who is excited to showcase their analytical skills and business-minded background within the fast-paced world of third-party logistics and freight forwarding. The contributions from this internship will directly impact Mohawk’s ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and maintain our reputation as a leader in the industry.

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 (preferred)

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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