Program Intern, Logistics

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Logistics Intern for the summer of 2027 in Knoxville, TN. You will join our logistics team to tackle real-world challenges, refine processes, and build tools that improve operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data analysis, visualization (Tableau), and exposure to fuel logistics, budgeting, and KPI-driven decisions. This in-person internship runs June 7 to August 13 and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior pursuing a Supply Chain major.
• Experience with data analysis is essential.
• Tableau and/or SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to our supply chain business: logistics plans, schedules and executes the delivery of hundreds of fuel loads daily, analyzing data to optimize costs and KPIs.
• Tackle real-world logistics challenges and potentially work on driver scheduling or increasing gallons hauled.
• Refine and optimize processes within the logistics team.
• Visualize data using Tableau to support decision making and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Create tools that will provide lasting value for the department.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at varying levels.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Supply Chain major, business analytics minor preferred

Tools

Tableau

SAP

Database tools

Job description

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 43 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Company Description

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a proactive and analytical student with a passion for supply chain and a knack for solving complex problems? Pilot Company is seeking a Logistics Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to tackle a real, current problem our logistics team is facing, with the potential to create tools and processes that will be used for years to come.

In this role, you'll be an integral part of the logistics team, refining our processes and creating improved department tools. You'll help us explore new opportunities and visualize data, which will expose you to our supply chain business while improving our operational efficiency. This is an ideal position for a curious and collaborative student who can work autonomously to drive tangible results.

What You’ll Do

Your Responsibilities May Include

• Gain exposure to our supply chain business: Logistics plans, schedules and executes the delivery of hundreds of fuel loads daily, accounting for millions of dollars in fuel buying decisions. This includes analyzing driver and market data to create the lowest cost action plans, prevent fuel outages, and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Tackle real-world problems: Take on current logistics challenges, with projects potentially involving driver scheduling or increasing gallons hauled. Specific projects will be determined closer to the start of the internship to align with business needs.
• Refine processes: Aid in refining and optimizing our processes.
• Visualize data: Help the team visualize and interpret data using Tableau.
• Provide lasting value: Contribute to the logistics department by creating tools that will be used for years to come.
• Analyze data and present findings: Use your data analysis and presentation skills to provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders at varying levels.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Education: A junior or senior pursuing a Supply Chain major preferably with a business analytics minor.
• Technical Skills: Experience in data analysis is essential. Experience with Tableau and/or SAP, other database management tools, and AI-enabled solutions for managing and analyzing large datasets is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. We're looking for someone who is curious and can work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders at varying levels. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills are also crucial.
• Experience: Previous work or organizational experience in a fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

Additional Information

Why Pilot Company?

Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to solve complex problems, reliable in its commitment to operational efficiency, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

This is a full-time, in-person internship, June 7 – August 13. You'll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville office, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.