Freight Optimization Intern – Summer 2027 (In‑Person)

Pilotcompany; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Optimization Intern for the summer of 2027 to support freight optimization within the PSS team. You will gain hands-on experience applying data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency across the organization.

You will collaborate with Warehouse Management, Procurement, Retail, and Operations to analyze data, consolidate shipments, and measure outcomes such as cost per shipment and delivery times.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in supply chain, logistics, analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and data analysis experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and handling large datasets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Interest in supply chain operations and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Support freight optimization initiatives to reduce transportation costs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the PSS team.
• Analyze and consolidate order activity to optimize shipments.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Management, Procurement, Retail, Deli, Operations, and Product Category Management.
• Track and communicate results, focusing on cost per shipment and overall efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Optimization Intern for the summer of 2027 to support freight optimization within the PSS team. You will gain hands-on experience applying data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency across the organization.

You will collaborate with Warehouse Management, Procurement, Retail, and Operations to analyze data, consolidate shipments, and measure outcomes such as cost per shipment and delivery times.