Supply Chain Internship - Transportation

About the Role

Train, learn, and work in a Supply Chain Management related department to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills.

What You'll Do

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s)
• Participation in a team project with other interns
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

Requirements

• Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work a minimum of 350 hours during internship tenure (Summer 2027)
• Attend business, Dot specific, and personal development intern training events
• Potential for minimal overnight travel; ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

Qualifications

• Degree work towards a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Management, Logistics, Business, Math, or a related field
• Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership experience

Pay

$16 - $18

What Dot Can Offer You

• Future career opportunities
• Impactful experiential learning
• Great working relationships

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL. Departments: Traffic, Safety, and Dispatch. Reports To: Department Manager