Paid Transportation Intern: Yard Automation & Data Insights

Selectrucks; Alabama; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing bonus

Visa costs covered

Hourly rate $18

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. offers an Internship in Transportation - Yard Automation for international students at MBUSI in Alabama.

You will work on digitalizing the trailer yard, convert yard data into metrics, and troubleshoot automation issues while supporting the transportation team. The role covers AI-based process improvements, inbound/outbound logistics, and developing a plan to source and onboard a Transportation Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance/Controlling or related area.
• Experience with Power BI and data analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Understanding of intermodal freight.

Responsibilities

• Support digitalization and automation of the trailer storage yard on-site at MBUSI.
• Convert yard data into actionable metrics.
• Troubleshoot exceptions in automated processes.
• Assist with AI-based invoice auditing and process automation.
• Collaborate with transportation team to report expenses and forecast spend.
• Develop a plan to source and onboard a Transportation Management System.
• Record and report on daily targets.
• Track inbound transportation and container movements.
• Coordinate with Material Planning on inbound delivery.
• Review invoices for accuracy and report emissions.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Intermodal freight understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related area (and/or equivalent experience)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. offers an Internship in Transportation - Yard Automation for international students at MBUSI in Alabama.

You will work on digitalizing the trailer yard, convert yard data into metrics, and troubleshoot automation issues while supporting the transportation team. The role covers AI-based process improvements, inbound/outbound logistics, and developing a plan to source and onboard a Transportation Management System.