Transportation Analyst Intern

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Intern Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Transportation Analyst Intern at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing on process design, cost/benefit analysis, and reporting to management.

The role requires pursuing a degree in related fields, strong Excel and analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with international partners. This internship offers exposure to global logistics and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Analytics, Business Administration or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher as a general guideline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient product flow processes for better productivity.
• Analyze global distribution networks and model options with recommendations.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management; create flow charts as needed.
• Develop metrics and scorecards to monitor freight spend, performance, and service levels.
• Collaborate with domestic and international transportation partners to complete duties.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Analytics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Transportation Analyst Intern at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing aspects of manufacturing and distribution operations activities regarding production, warehousing, and global product distribution. Responsibilities for this role include process design/improvement, process documentation and checklist, cost/benefit analysis of projects, and reporting results to management.

Essential Functions

• Design and help implement efficient product flow processes that enhance the productivity and accuracy of product movement
• Analyze and model options for global distribution networks and provide recommendations for best options
• Prepare reports based on findings and present to peers/management; prepare flow charts/diagrams as needed
• Design performance metrics and scorecards that monitor carrier and freight forwarder spend delivery performance, transit times, compliance service levels, etc.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute metrics and reports to global stakeholders to facilitate monitoring and management of volume, cost, performance, and organizational shipping behavior
• Communicate effectively with domestic and international transportation partners
• Prepare and present analysis based on contract and rate proposals from carriers
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis for transportation modeling scenarios
• Perform global transportation network optimization analysis (reduce costs and transit times)
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to perform complex data analysis of logistics related data sets
• Collect, organize, validate, ensure integrity, and transform data for use analysis, procurement, metrics, systems & operations
• Maintain essential knowledge of domestic and international carrier rates, transits, and service offerings to perform accurate cost and service comparisons for internal customers
• Collaborate with team members, internal customers, and external partners to successfully complete duties

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Analytics, Business Administration or other related field
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution operations
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Intern Benefits