Logistics Intern - Summer 2027

Ruan Transportation Management Systems; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruan Transportation Management Systems in Des Moines, IA offers a summer internship program. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with a hybrid on-site and remote schedule.

The internship focuses on developing students pursuing careers in supply chain, transportation, accounting, HR, IT, or related divisions. Interns will be exposed to projects across transportation operations, vendor management, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree in a related field.
• Interest in supply chain, transportation, accounting, HR or IT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Vetting carriers via RMIS and approving them in Mastermind.
• Tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power-only loads; perform track/trace tasks.
• Assist Procurement with TL RFPs using procurement software and help develop transportation provider pricing schedules.
• Update and maintain weekly metrics.

Skills

Supply chain basics

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in college (undergraduate)

Tools

RMIS

Mastermind

Procurement software

Job description

This summer internship is full-time (40 hours/week) and offers a hybrid work schedule with mix of on-site and remote work!

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace.

The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Logistics Support Intern - Majority of the daily tasks include:

• Supporting Brokerage Operations by vetting carriers via our compliance system (RMIS) and approving them in the brokerage operations system (Mastermind).
• Supporting Dedicated Operations by tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power only loads, track/trace
• Supporting Procurement team with TL RFPs using a procurement software tool and assist with the back office support tasks such as developing transportation provider pricing schedules.
• Update and maintain weekly metrics

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• % of TIME SPENT
  • Provide day-to-day support for Dedicated Operations 50%
  • Supporting Brokerage Operations with carrier compliance and on-boarding 15%
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports 15%
  • Participate in truckload RFP process 10%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required 10%