About the role#
The Rotational Operations Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the freight transportation and logistics industry. You will rotate through key business functions including Intermodal Operations, Sales, Pricing, and Finance. This program aims to develop your analytical and business skills while you learn how Odyssey serves its customers. You will also complete a capstone project to address a real business challenge and present your findings to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Complete structured rotations across Intermodal Operations, Sales, Pricing, and Finance.
- Support the operations team with shipment tracking, scheduling, and communication with customers and carriers.
- Assist Sales and Pricing teams with market research, rate analysis, and the preparation of customer proposals.
- Help the Finance team with data entry, invoice review, and reconciliation activities.
- Organize and analyze data in Excel to build reports and identify trends.
- Shadow team members and leaders to learn about the intermodal and freight transportation industry.
- Own a capstone project and present recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in program activities like training sessions, networking events, and site visits.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- Rising junior or senior status is preferred.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Intermediate Excel skills are a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort working with internal teams and customers.
- Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Lombard, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), 4 hours per day, not to exceed 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $15.00 per hour.
- Travel: Minimal or occasional local travel to rail ramps or terminals may be requested with advanced notice.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
About Odyssey Logistics
Odyssey Logistics provides multimodal logistics and supply chain services on a global scale. Founded in 2003, the company operates across North America, Europe, and the Far East. It supports clients through intermodal transport, warehousing, freight forwarding, and managed services. The organization is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and maintains a workforce of over 800 employees.
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