Integrated Capacity Solutions Internship

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is offering an Integrated Capacity Solutions Internship for students focused on gaining hands-on experience in transportation brokerage operations. In this role, you will be involved in daily activities, learn about market dynamics, and gain insights into carrier negotiations.

The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a degree program and can commit to 15-20 hours a week during the school semester. This position provides an opportunity to develop key industry skills in a dynamic work environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 15-20 hours a week during the school semester.
• Junior or Senior level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry.
• Participate in daily transportation brokerage activities.
• Understand market trends and pricing strategies.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and carriers.
• Learn about technology and tools to streamline workflows.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment

Education

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program

GED

High School

Job description

Integrated Capacity Solutions Internship

Job Summary: Under close supervision, this position will gain hands-on experience supporting transportation brokerage operations. This role gains exposure to market dynamics, carrier negotiation strategies, and tools used to deliver efficient solutions. This role learns about establishing a carrier base and attaining optimal margins while delivering best-in-class service execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry.
• Become involved and participate in daily transportation brokerage activities; verify carrier authenticity, maintain accurate shipment records, and monitor freight movement to uphold service expectations.
• Build an understanding of market trends, pricing strategies, and capacity challenges that support carrier negotiations and contribute to revenue and margin goals.
• Observe and practice serving as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers: gain competence in how service failures are proactively communicated to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies while providing best-in-class service.
• Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt leverages to streamline workflows, enable carrier access to load management, and promote efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college or university. Must be able to work 15-20 hours a week during the school semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior level preferred.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Six paid holidays annually

Education: GED (Required), High School (Required).

EEO Statement: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.