Supply Chain Intern

Richardson International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International's U.S. Country Office in St. Louis, MO invites applications for a Summer Supply Chain Intern.

Join our transportation group to gain hands-on experience across logistics, warehousing, and intermodal operations while pursuing your degree. You will assist with day-to-day logistics, rate analysis, and contracts, collaborate with sales and operations, and learn in Rail, Truck, and TMS/WMS environments.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated computer experience and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day logistics, transportation, and warehousing activities.
• Support rail and truck transloading and rate analyses.
• Coordinate with sales to secure additional business opportunities.
• Collaborate with 3PLs and carriers on shipping and issues.
• Utilize TMS/WMS systems and enter contract data.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a result of growth in our U.S. operations, our U.S. Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri provides leadership and support to our operating facilities and employees across the country.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Intern to join our dynamic transportation group in our St. Louis, MO Office for a summer term position.

As a Supply Chain Intern Student you will have the opportunity to develop studied skills, gain hands‑on experience and grow your industry knowledge not only in Transportation and Supply Chain but also in International Business, Finance and Marketing as you pursue your degree. As your skill levels and business knowledge develop, you will be faced with more challenges and complex responsibilities within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day activities in coordinating the logistics, transportation, and warehousing of grains and oilseeds & also finished goods such as cooking oil, durum semolina and pasta.
• Assist with rail activities related to the Durum Milling units – learn bulk rail to truck transloading, direct to customer shipments and how to expedite, prepare BOLs along with rail demurrage best practices
• Work collaboratively with bulk pneumatic truck and dry van carriers securing rates, preparing the rate analysis and reviewing with sales to secure additional business.
• Work collaboratively with Durum Milling Operations, Sales, Transportation Carriers to troubleshoot shipment delays and customer concerns towards a positive resolution
• Work collaboratively with 3PL warehousing and transportation partners and participate in rate and contract negotiations, problem resolution, customer complaints, shipping discrepancies, etc.
• Work within Rail and Truck Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Enter and update grain sales contracts into the system
• Prepare contract settlements as directed by the Merchant
• Prepare customer invoicing according to the sales contract
• Process accounts payable vouchers for payment

Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics & Supply chain.
• Those who are able to work independently and as part of a team;
• Possess above average organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Customer focused with exceptional communication skills;
• Are able to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks; and
• Have demonstrated computer experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• All Majors will be considered for this opportunity.

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing with over 4,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and supporting our communities.

Richardson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.