Logistics Intern

UEC; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UEC in Sunset Hills, Missouri offers a logistics internship focused on hands-on learning in shipment planning, tracking, and issue resolution. You will shadow senior coordinators and collaborate with operations and data analysts to understand how logistics data is collected and used.

You'll assist in securing truckloads, reviewing costs, and documenting SOPs. This internship emphasizes data-driven process improvements and culminates in a final project or presentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Supply Chain Management (Student)

Business (Student)

Logistics (Student)

Operations (Student)

Tools

Claude

ChatGPT

Copilot

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.