Supply Chain Operations Intern

Mohawk Global Logistics Corp • Itasca, IL

3d • $17 - $19 • 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 thirteen consecutive years. They are currently seeking a bright-minded student for a Supply Chain Operations Intern position 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 to the fast-paced world of third-party logistics and freight forwarding. 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

Benefits

• Pay differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed