Project Manager Intern (Linehaul Management) - 2027 Summer - 2027 Start

TikTok; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

10 paid holidays per year

Housing allowance

Job summary

TikTok is offering an internship in logistics and operations in Middlesex. You will assist in carrier performance analysis, onboarding, and SOP design. The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a related bachelor’s degree, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/Sheets. Familiarity with BI tools is a plus, and a fast-learning mindset is valued in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with interest in logistics and operations.
• Strong analytical mindset and data summarization skills.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and basic BI familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support carrier management and performance analysis across networks.
• Assist in carrier performance reviews and action trackers.
• Help identify recurring carrier issues from data and feedback.
• Support SOP documentation for linehaul dispatch and standardization.
• Assist in onboarding, readiness reviews, and playbooks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel/Sheets

Communication

Self-motivated

Fast learner

Interest in e-commerce logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL (basic)

Job description

Location:

Middlesex

Employment Type:

Intern

Job Code:

A116927B

Responsibilities

• Carrier Management & Performance Support- Support tracking and analysis of carrier operational performance across middle-mile and linehaul networks, including service quality, compliance, and execution consistency
• Assist in preparing carrier performance reviews, issue summaries, and follow-up action trackers
• Help identify recurring carrier issues by analyzing operational data and frontline feedback
• Support carrier onboarding, readiness reviews, and documentation of operational playbooks
• SOP Design & Operational Standardization- Assist in documenting and maintaining SOPs for linehaul dispatch, execution, escalation, and exception management
• Support workflow standardization across shifts, lanes, and facilities to reduce execution variability
• Help ensure SOPs are clear, practical, and easy for frontline teams to follow
• Partner with operations teams to collect feedback on SOP rollout, training, and adoption
• Frontline Feedback & System Improvements- Gather feedback from linehaul dispatchers, dispatcher leads, and operations teams to identify operational pain points
• Summarize operational issues and translate them into clear process, tooling, or system improvement requests
• Support product, engineering, and analytics partners by preparing requirement summaries, issue trackers, and pilot feedback
• Assist in validating new features or process changes through pilot programs and user feedback collection
• Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work with operations, product, engineering, planning, yard, and warehouse partners to support network improvement initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and help track action items, timelines, and success metrics
• Support the team in preparing business reviews, project updates, and operational performance summaries
• Continuous Improvement & Network Health- Monitor middle-mile and linehaul performance metrics to identify trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities
• Support initiatives focused on improving on-time performance, reducing dwell time, minimizing service failures, and improving dispatcher efficiency
• Assist with peak readiness, surge planning, and network change management preparation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in e-commerce logistics, fulfillment operations, transportation, or supply chain management
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; ability to organize, analyze, and summarize data
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated, fast learner, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, project, or coursework experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, consulting, or data analytics
• Familiarity with dashboards or BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms
• Basic SQL or data analytics skills
• Familiarity with transportation management systems, routing tools, or logistics optimization concepts
• Interest in modern e-commerce platforms and fulfillment operations

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $23.75- $23.75.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.

• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

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