Supply Chain Operations Intern

About the role

Mohawk Global is a 350+ 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 thirteen years.

Responsibilities

• Support branch operations with respect to imports, including opening shipment files and auditing documentation
• 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

Education and Experience

• Matriculated rising undergraduate student majoring in business, logistics, supply chain management or related discipline
• Experience in negotiating with service providers and problem solving for mutual benefit (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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