Supply Chain Intern - Fall 2026

Ruan; Des Moines (CA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruan is seeking a Managed Transportation Intern for Fall 2026 to gain hands-on experience in routing optimization, carrier tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role blends on-site work at our Des Moines campus with remote tasks to support our transportation customers and internal teams.

The internship emphasizes applying college knowledge in a practical setting, collaborating with customers and colleagues, and developing professional skills in a dynamic supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing college degree in supply chain, logistics, HR, or IT.
• Interest in transportation and related projects during Fall 2026 internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Learn routing optimization, carrier tracking, and continuous improvement projects.
• Support creation of reports and presentation materials.
• Work closely with internal and external customers to understand needs and deliver solutions.
• Assist in financial and performance analyses for the business unit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Task prioritization

Education

Some college courses preferred

Supply Chain

Logistics

Human Resources

IT

Job description

Ruan is now hiring a Managed Transportation Intern for Fall 2026 semester.

This is a full-time position that will work a mix of on-site at our downtown Des Moines campus and remote.

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

The Managed Transportation Specialist Intern will work with dedicated managed transportation customer account(s). This position will learn routing optimization, carrier tracking, and work on continuous improvement projects that will directly impact Ruan and its customers.

• The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division.
• Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business.
• Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace.
• This position works very closely with internal and external customers; strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• % of TIME SPENT
  • Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
  • Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
  • Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
  • Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%

Qualifications

• Education: Some College Courses Preferred
  Course(s) of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
• Experience: none
• Type of Experience:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
2. Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
3. Effective project management skills.
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
5. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.