Transportation Analyst Intern

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

Job summary

Garmin International is seeking a full-time Transportation Analyst Intern at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

The role covers manufacturing and distribution operations, including process design/improvement, cost/benefit analyses, and reporting to management. Responsibilities include designing product flow, evaluating global distribution networks, and developing performance metrics for carriers and freight forwarders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Analytics, Business Administration or related field.
• Excellent academics (GPA ≥ 3.0).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and help implement efficient product flow processes that enhance 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 spend, delivery performance, transit times, and service levels.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute metrics and reports to global stakeholders for monitoring volume, cost, performance and shipping behavior.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Transportation Analyst Internat 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