Logistics Intern - Summer 2027

Ruan; Des Moines (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a Logistics Support Intern to join a hybrid, full-time summer internship. You will work across brokerage operations, dedicated operations, and procurement to support carrier vetting, backhaul coordination, and pricing tasks while contributing to weekly metrics and internal reporting.

This temporary, hourly position offers exposure to supply chain, logistics, IT, and HR areas, with participation in cost improvement initiatives and project work within a transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Some College Courses Preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, or IT.
• Experience: none.
• Type of Experience:

Responsibilities

• Assist in vetting carriers via RMIS and approving them in Mastermind.
• Support dedicated operations by tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power-only loads; track/trace.
• Assist Procurement with TL RFPs using procurement software; back-office pricing tasks.
• Update and maintain weekly metrics.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Prioritization

Education

Some college courses preferred (Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, IT)

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:

1) Supporting Brokerage Operations by vetting carriers via our compliance system (RMIS) and approving them in the brokerage operations system (Mastermind).

2) Supporting Dedicated Operations by tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power only loads, track/trace

3) 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.

4) 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
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
  • Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
  • Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
  • Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%

Qualifications

• Education: Some College Courses Preferred
  Course(s) of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
• Experience: none
• Type of Experience:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
2. Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
3. Effective project management skills.
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.