About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in Supply Chain and Logistics with a focus on transportation. You will work directly with a designated mentor who will guide your professional development through specific tasks and projects. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Greenville, Wisconsin.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate shipments from vendors to customers and fulfillment locations.
- Manage shipments proactively from pick up through delivery.
- Communicate shipment specifications to carriers and trucking services to meet delivery expectations.
- Work with the freight claims process.
- Use and manage shipments within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Collaborate with internal departments, leaders, and vendors to solve problems.
- Communicate directly with customers, vendors, and carriers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 4-year college or university pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a relevant field.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027.
- Strong technical skills and ability to navigate computer systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail.
- A self-motivated approach with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenville, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17-$19 per hour.
About School Specialty
School Specialty provides learning environments and educational products for PreK-12 institutions across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1959, the company manufactures and distributes items ranging from classroom furniture and technology to science curriculum and teaching supplies. It operates with approximately 3,620 employees. The firm is based in Greenville, Wisconsin.
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