Analytics Intern (Summer 2027)

Axle Logistics, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Axle Logistics is seeking an Analytics Intern to evaluate operational efficiency, optimize network routing, and translate metrics into actionable insights. You will work with leaders and consultants to analyze freight data using TMS and BI tools.

Responsibilities include building dashboards, analyzing KPI performance, and recommending data-driven improvements to carrier utilization and throughput. This internship is on-site at Axle Logistics in Knoxville, TN.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Strong Excel skills: VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic data modeling.
• Experience with Power BI/Tableau or SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight lane data, carrier performance metrics, and pricing trends.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for regional leadership.
• Identify data-driven process improvements to optimize throughput and efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Information Systems, Statistics or related field

Tools

McLeod Software

TMS (Transportation Management Systems)

Job description

Meet Axle Logistics:

An award-winning logistics company that doesn't fit the mold.

We pride ourselves on changing the industry standard and setting a new tone in the logistics field. Ask our current employees what it's like to work here, and you'll hear words not often used to describe a logistics shop: energetic, contagious, addicting, inspiring, meaningful, rewarding, and fun.

At Axle Logistics, we strongly embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and have a passion for providing real opportunities to ambitious professionals who share our energy and competitive nature. Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned business professional looking for a career change, we can provide you with a path for success through our comprehensive training program, professional development process, and unlimited access to a dynamic leadership team with years of experience in the industry.

We love to see each other win. Positive attitudes produce positive results, and that spirit is the foundation of everything that we do.

What you'll do:

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ANALYTICS INTERN

Analyst Intern plays a vital role in evaluating operational efficiency, optimizing network routing, and translating supply chain metrics into actionable insights. Working alongside operational leaders and logistics consultants, you will analyze freight lane data, carrier performance metrics, and spot market pricing trends using internal Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and business intelligence tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Data & Lane Analytics
   • Audit and analyze freight movement, transit times, and delivery performance metrics across North American shipping lanes.
   • Track and evaluate key operational KPIs, identifying carrier delivery delays and root causes for service bottlenecks.
   • Cleanse, structure, and maintain internal database records within McLeod TMS and CRM platforms to ensure data integrity.
2. Market Rate & Pricing Analysis
   • Perform spot-market rate benchmarking and contract pricing analysis to assist operations in maintaining margin targets.
   • Monitor carrier cost structures, fuel surcharges, and regional capacity trends to forecast pricing fluctuations.
   • Build data-driven models to help optimize freight quoting accuracy for prospective and active accounts.
3. Reporting & Process Optimization
   • Build weekly and monthly operational reporting dashboards for regional leadership and operational managers.
   • Assist in evaluating carrier performance scorecards (on-time pickup/delivery, tender acceptance rate, exception management).
   • Recommend workflow improvements and data-driven solutions to enhance carrier utilization and operational throughput.

Are You a Fit?

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, basic data modeling).
  • Familiarity with database software, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a plus.
  • Exposure to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or ERP software (e.g., McLeod Software) is preferred.
• Core Competencies:
  • High attention to detail, organization, and a strong analytical mindset.
  • Fast learner capable of working effectively in a high-tempo, team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate complex data into clear operational recommendations.
• Work Location: Ability to work full-time on-site at Axle Logistics headquarters in Knoxville, TN.