Bulk Logistics Intern

About the role

The successful candidate will support our Bulk Logistics Planner with day-to-day operational and transactional logistics activities. This role is designed for a motivated student or recent graduate interested in supply chain, logistics, operations or business and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule shipments with warehouses, carriers, and customers
• Support shipment execution, tracking, and follow-up to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain and update inventory and logistics data in internal tracking tools with a high level of accuracy
• Collect, organize, and track freight quotes from multiple carriers
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis related to logistics operations, pricing, market intelligence, and supply chain initiatives

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of supply chain and logistics principles
• Basic knowledge of shipping methods, carriers, and warehouse operations
• Familiarity with inventory tracking and data management concepts
• Awareness of logistics execution processes and freight coordination
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Analytical thinking with the ability to support ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying issues and proposing solutions
• Professional communication with internal teams, warehouses, carriers, and customers

Education & Experience

• Recent graduate or currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field
• Previous internship experience or relevant coursework in logistics or supply chain

Other requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Background checks (criminal/education/employment/reference/credit/DMV) will be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company.
• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards
• Must be able to lift 50 to 60 pounds as needed
• Frequent sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around greenhouse and laboratory equipment; where exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible
• Ability to work in an area where pesticides are used