Logistics Intern

NWU; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship

Hands-on experience

Final internship project

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NWU in Missouri is offering a hands-on logistics internship designed for juniors and seniors in related fields. You will shadow coordinators to learn shipment planning, tracking, and issue resolution, while collaborating with operations and analytics teams to understand data collection and usage.

This role emphasizes practical experience with carrier sourcing, cost trends, and SOP documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and a final internship project; compensation

Qualifications

• Pursuing relevant bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics or operations.
• Curious to understand processes beyond the steps.
• Detail-oriented and organized in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative, communicates well, asks thoughtful questions, eager to learn.
• Familiar with Excel; exposure to data analysis or AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shadow logistics coordinators to learn shipment planning, tracking, and issue resolution.
• Work with operations and supply chain data analysts to understand logistics data collection and usage.
• Assist with securing truckloads and reviewing delivery and transportation cost trends.
• Help document and implement SOPs for internal and external teams.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement based on data, observations, and team feedback.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and complete a project or presentation by internship end.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations or related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Shadow logistics coordinators to learn shipment planning, tracking, and issue resolution.
• Work with operations and supply chain data analysts to understand logistics data collection and usage.
• Assist with securing truckloads and reviewing delivery and transportation cost trends.
• Help document and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal and external teams.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement based on data, observations, and team feedback.
• Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and complete a project or presentation by internship end.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Juniors or seniors pursuing degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, or related fields.
• Individuals curious about understanding processes beyond just the steps.
• Detail-oriented candidates able to stay organized in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborative team players who communicate well, ask thoughtful questions, and are eager to learn.
• Comfort with or eagerness to learn Excel and spreadsheet tools; exposure to data analysis or AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Direct shadowing and mentorship from logistics coordinators and supply chain data analysts.
• Hands-on experience with shipment planning, tracking, carrier sourcing, and issue resolution.
• Practical experience using logistics data to evaluate delivery performance, transportation costs, and operational trends.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, SOP development, and a meaningful end-of-internship project.
• Competitive internship compensation.
• Opportunity to be considered for future roles based on business needs and candidate fit.