Logistics Intern
Chemelex · Houston, TX · Yesterday
ManagementVolunteer
Key Responsibilities
- Support domestic and international transportation activities.
- Aid in freight planning and carrier management.
- Monitor shipment status and delivery performance.
- Resolve transportation delays and service issues.
- Assist with warehouse and distribution operations.
- Support inventory movement across manufacturing sites and distribution centers.
Transportation Analytics
- Analyze freight spend and transportation performance.
- Maintain carrier performance and on-time delivery metrics.
- Support freight optimization initiatives.
- Conduct logistics network analysis and transportation planning.
- Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs and improve service.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Extract and analyze data from SAP, TMS, Excel, and other business systems.
- Create dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel.
- Track key logistics metrics including on-time delivery, freight cost, transportation spend, carrier performance, warehouse productivity, inventory turns, and perfect order performance.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
- SAP or Transportation Management System (TMS) experience is a plus.
- SQL or Python knowledge is a plus.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
What You'll Learn
- Transportation Management
- Global Logistics
- Distribution Operations
- Freight Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Analytics
- SAP & ERP Systems
- Power BI Dashboard Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
What You'll Gain
- Contributed to real business initiatives.
- Built technical, analytical, and leadership skills needed to launch a successful career in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, and Operations Leadership.
- Offered meaningful work, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact while developing as a future logistics professional.