Program Intern Transportation

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

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Transportation team for the summer of 2027 in Knoxville. You will refine processes and create improved departmental tools, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This full-time, in-person internship runs June 7 - August 13, 2027 at our Knoxville headquarters. You will work on projects that enhance driver efficiency and expose you to growth opportunities within the industry.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Data Analytics.
• Coursework in business and programming is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential; Tableau experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Participation in relevant clubs or activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Refine existing processes by creating and improving department tools using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint.
• Analyze data for key insights and clearly communicate findings.
• Manage multiple tasks and take on additional projects throughout the summer.
• Help the transportation team explore opportunities to improve driver efficiency and operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Supply Chain or Data Analytics degree

Tools

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you a critical thinker with strong data analysis skills and a passion for logistics? Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Transportation team for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to our operational efficiency by refining our processes and creating improved departmental tools.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our team, tackling key projects that will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain valuable insights into the transportation business while your work will help improve our driver efficiency and expose you to new opportunities within the industry. Specific projects will be determined closer to the internship to align with current business needs.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

• Process Improvement: Refine existing processes by creating and improving department tools using Excel, Tableau, and PowerPoint.

• Data Analysis: Analyze data for key insights and communicate your findings clearly and concisely to the team.

• Time Management: Practice time management by handling multiple tasks and taking on additional projects throughout the summer.

• Strategic Exploration: Help the transportation team explore new opportunities, including driver efficiency projects, to improve overall operations.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Education: A student pursuing a degree in Supply-Chain or Data Analytics. Coursework in business and programming is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Experience with Tableau is a plus.

• Soft Skills: You must be a critical thinker with strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. The ability to collaborate and a curiosity to learn are crucial for this role.

• Experience: Involvement in extra-curricular activities or clubs that support leadership skills 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 meet deadlines, reliable in its commitment to accuracy, authentic in its interactions, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

This is a full-time, in-person internship running from June 7 - August 13, 2027. You'll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters, where you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company.