Logistics Operations Internship Opportunity at Beemac Logistics

Organization: Beemac Logistics

Position: Logistics Operations

Location: Beaver, PA./Pittsburgh, PA,

Job Type: Internship

Who we are and what we do: Beemac was again voted "Top Places to Work" in 2019 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ranked "Fast 50: #7" as the fastest-growing, privately held firms in western Pennsylvania according the Pittsburgh Business Times. Established in 1984, Beemac is a full-scale, asset truckload, LTL, and intermodal service provider.  We offer transportation and logistics solutions, material management, storage services and warehousing to more than 14,000 customers across a wide range of industries.  Most of all, we pride ourselves on being a single source solutions provider for all transportation related needs including end-to-end visibility and 24/7/365 service.

What makes a successful Operations Intern:

• You are tech savvy and can consistently navigate transportation management and trucking software (McLeod) along with TMS systems.
• You are an efficient communicator who can constantly manage inbound and outbound telephone calls throughout the workday while listening effectively and paying close attention to details.
• You enjoy building relationships with customers and carriers while providing excellent customer service regardless of circumstance.
• You are creative minded with the ability to “think outside the box” to solve problems and provide solutions for carrier’s and/or customer’s concerns.
• You are well organized and possess excellent time management skills to prioritize your daily schedule.
• You are a team player who is driven and motivated to reach individual and shared goals.
• You are a multi-tasker who enjoys working in an energetic, dynamic and results driven atmosphere.

·  Day to Day Functions of a Successful Operations Intern:     

           Rate and post available freight.

·         Accept freight according to capacity.

·         Build loads in freight system and dispatch accordingly.

·         Make/receive telephone calls to cover and track freight.

·         Contact customers to offer available capacity.

·         Receive and respond to emails in timely manner.

·         Complete and assist in any task assigned by Operations team and/or Client Solutions Managers.

·         Collect proof of delivery and distribute accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Intern must be matriculated at their College with an interest in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operations, Business Management or a business-related field with aspirations of working in industry.
• Rising Junior or Senior is preferred.
• Intern must be out-going and possess a dynamic personality.
• Excellent inter-personal relationship skills and ability to work with individuals of all levels.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for marketing, data analysis and achieving measurable results.
• Ability to multi-task and handle large phone correspondences
• Detail-oriented, organized and can work independently and as part of a team.
• Tech savvy including knowledge of all computer applications, such as: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook etc.
• Be available to work at least 25 hours per week and report to Beaver, PA or Pittsburgh, PA offices. 

The Benefits of a Beemac Internship:

·         Flexible Working Hours (At Least 30 Hours).

·         Competitive Hourly Wage of $12.00/hr.

·         Exposure to direct corporate/professional initiatives.

·         Exposure to Corporate Executives.

·         Professional development/Mentorship.

·         Structured intentional learning objective supervised by a professional.

·         Workload will be a balance of the intern’s learning goals with the organization’s needs.

·         Industry related and soft skill development.

·         Performance will be carefully monitored and evaluated for academic credit.