Operations & Logistics Intern

Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Housing and transportation stipend

Employee resource groups

Event tickets

Company social events

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America invites interns to gain real-life learning across DTNA locations in the US, with summer starts in May or June and potential for future full-time roles based on performance and business needs.

The Project Management Intern will support the Aftermarket Logistics and Operations team, helping upgrade the WMS to the EWM platform and coordinating with vendor, IT, and operations teams to roll out eleven PDCs, including a pilot in Des Moines planned for late Q1 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or higher in a relevant field, or recent graduate.
• Degree in Logistics or Distribution Operations or related field.
• Familiar with Waterfall and/or Agile PM principles.
• Knowledge of Jira, CALM, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Office.
• Customer-oriented with adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process optimization in warehouse operations.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics to implement improvements and future strategy roadmap.
• Create detailed process documentation outlining step-by-step procedures.
• Develop robust methods to report and track risk factors and impact.
• Support project leads and manager in delivering on time and on budget.
• Design visual aids and graphics to represent task progress in dashboards.
• Coordinate meetings, publish minutes, and drive closure on topics.
• Assist in change management communications and stakeholder alignment.
• Support post-launch topics including scope maintenance.
• Assist in warehouse systems design and continuous improvements.
• Use analytics to understand, predict, and optimize distribution processes.
• Promote lean practices and an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Skills

PM methodology

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Logistics or related field

Tools

Jira

CALM

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

The Project Management Intern will support Aftermarket Logistics and Operations team.

The Aftermarket Project and Program team is responsible for leading multiple year initiative to upgrade the WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) to the EWM platform. As part of the implementation, a centralized template is being built to drive the future state of warehouse operations using a strategic roll out plan to onboard 11 Aftermarket PDCs (Parts Distribution Centers). As per the current timeline, the pilot PDC (Des Moines) is planned to launch in late Q1 2026 followed by feature specific PDC launches through early 2028.

Deliverable: The team is working in close collaboration with Vendor, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, and Finance teams managing the execution. Both the team members in close association with the manager are supporting the respective lead roles accountable for the delivery. In addition, the respective leads are also supporting OCM (Organizational Change Management) as this initiative is not just platform replacement, but more so about cultural shift in doing warehouse operations to gain synergies in efficiency, standards & scalability supporting DTNA’s Simple, Faster and Stronger objective.
One of the critical foresights of such magnitude project post launch is the commitment to track and monitor issues, prioritization, closely work with vendor on resolution. Though the key would be platform stability of the pilot PDC, but the team will have their hands full with multiple tasks including rolling out more features, the execution of the next PDC, working with operations on knowledge transfer, supporting two warehouse systems in the interim.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $29 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements in warehouse operations
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics team to implement improvement and future strategy roadmap
• Create detailed process documentation outlining step-by-step procedure accounting for key system features
• Develop robust methods to report and track risk factors improving clarity of potential impact as part of change management
• Support project leads & manager in developing and execution of deliverables on time and in budget
• Design visual aids and graphics to represent task semantics feeding the dashboard on progress
• Manage and lead post launch topics including the creation and maintenance of scope TIP
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings. Publish and manage meeting minutes and action items and drive closure on topics
• Identify risks and elevate to management when appropriate. Prepare project status reports and present to stakeholders
• Closely work with manager on change requests and assure resolution in a timely manner
• Coordination of OCM (Organizational Change Management) activities including publishing monthly newsletter, project communication etc.
• Assist in the design and development of warehouse systems and continuous improvements
• Able to identify shortfalls in projects, communicate to project team or management, and assist in proper resolutions and implementation with coaching
• Use analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance distribution processes
• Strategize and use AI enable techniques to present network logistics optimization
• A strong team player and engage in discussions to promote industry specific practices for improvements, and lean methodology
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Degree associated to Logistics or Distribution Operations or related field
• Understanding of Project Management Methodology viz Waterfall and/or Agile Principles
• Knowledge of project management tools like Jira, CALM, Microsoft Office, Azure Dev ops etc.
• Customer orientated with the drive to develop customer-focused solutions.
• Ability to work in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change.
• Passion for driving positive outcomes for our customers is required.
• Passion for Automotive or Trucking
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Exceptional Candidates Will Bring

• Training and /or experience in lean principals, problem solving techniques and waste elimination preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portldine, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.