Looking for Logistics Internship – Overland Park, KS Full Time

Watco is a company founded on great people – and one that continues to grow and succeed because of great people. Our team members are a critical part of our success and our biggest differentiator. We strive to communicate openly and treat everyone honestly and fairly. We look out for our team members’ safety and overall well-being. We’re growing fast, and we offer a clear path for those interested in being future leaders.

When a company needs a third-party logistics provider, Watco will serve as their advocate in the industry. We give the best, most cost-effective supply chain solutions across all modes and providers. We optimize solutions with a comprehensive approach that combines inventory, speed, and critical information needs. Plus, we handle the flow of freight from origin to destination – and everything in between.

General Purpose

The Transportation Internship is a 12-week paid program that will provide valuable insight into the transportation industry and the basic understanding of transportation principles. The Transportation Intern (TI) will play a crucial role in the overall “day-to-day” freight management of shipments and/or assigned shipping accounts. It is essential for the TI to garner customer trust, while complementing and supplementing the duties of a Transportation Assistant (TA) and Transportation Coordinator (TC).

Essential Duties

• Shipment tracking and tracing
• Order entry
• Scheduling loading and/or unloading appointments
• Learn how to broker transportation shipments and securing carrier capacity
• Gain understanding in to conducting spot pricing, rate negotiations, and handling related concerns
• Billing – ensure required documents are obtained and customer invoicing requirements are met
• Customer and/or carrier communications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university.
• Majoring in business, supply chain management, sales, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, or economics is preferred.
• Interested in pursuing a career in logistics and/or sales.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week and complete the 12-week program.
• Any class level is able to apply, Junior or Senior level preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work well with others and be a positive influence on co-workers
• Strong phone and communication skills
• Effective customer service skills and the ability to service both internal and external customers
• 10 key and data entry

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive team member and supplier contact and frequent interruptions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.