Logistics Intern - Summer 2027
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Ruan Transportation Management Systems
Des Moines, IA, US
Summary
The intern will support brokerage and dedicated operations by vetting carriers, tracking loads, and assisting with procurement tasks. They will also contribute to financial business case analysis and participate in process improvement projects.
Job Description
This summer internship is full-time (40 hours/week) and offers a hybrid work schedule with mix of on-site and remote work!
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.
Logistics Support Intern - Majority of the daily tasks include:
1) Supporting Brokerage Operations by vetting carriers via our compliance system (RMIS) and approving them in the brokerage operations system (Mastermind).
2) Supporting Dedicated Operations by tending contracted carriers for backhaul and power only loads, track/trace
3) Supporting Procurement team with TL RFPs using a procurement software tool and assist with the back office support tasks such as developing transportation provider pricing schedules.
4) Update and maintain weekly metrics
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
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Provide day-to-day support for Dedicated Operations 50%
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Supporting Brokerage Operations with carrier compliance and on-boarding 15%
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Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports 15%
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Participate in truckload RFP process 10%
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Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required 10%
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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):
- Must be able to commit to Ruan's value statement by acting with integrity in everything we do.
- Must be able to meet behavioral expectations and perform in alignment with our guiding principles: safety, people, customer, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Effective project management skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
About Ruan
Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Contract Distribution and Fulfillment, and Freight Brokerage. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.
Founded
1932
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
About Ruan
Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Contract Distribution and Fulfillment, and Freight Brokerage. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.
Founded
1932
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Truck Transportation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa