Logistics Optimization Intern: Route Planning & Automation

PODS

Clearwater (FL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Part time

34 hours ago

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Job summary

PODS in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Summer 2027 Operations Planning intern to help optimize our nationwide freight network. You'll work on live logistic problems in the middle mile and the first/last mile, delivering real results within the team.

You'll own one or two focus projects, learn to use SQL, Python, and AI-assisted analysis, and present outcomes to Operations leadership. The role blends hands-on data work with field exposure across Storage Centers and regional teams.

Qualifications

Currently in the final years of a bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in a master’s or MBA program.
Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics, or a related field, ideally with a data science, analytics, or AI focus.
Coursework or hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R.
No full-time experience required.
Bonus points for: a prior internship, co-op, or substantial project in logistics, transportation, planning, or analytics; coursework or experience in logistics, transportation, routing, or another capacity-constrained operation.

Responsibilities

Own a focus project. Build or improve a route optimization that cuts cost or miles while holding service; find consolidation and fill-rate opportunities in load planning and trailer or container utilization; run root-cause analysis on a recurring exception like missed pickups or late deliveries and recommend the fix; or automate a manual workflow such as carrier assignment, exception triage or an SLA report.