Supply Chain Operations Intern
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Who We Are
Mohawk Global is a 350+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here .
We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past thirteen years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!
We are currently seeking a bright-minded student to provide value-add contributions to our growing organization as a Supply Chain Operations Intern in our Syracuse, NY office! The successful candidate will be a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual who is excited to showcase their analytical skills and business-minded background within the fast-paced world of third-party logistics and freight forwarding. The contributions from this internship will directly impact Mohawk’s ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and maintain our reputation as a leader in the industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support branch operations with respect to imports, including opening shipment files and filing ISF entries
- Efficiently match available freight loads with available carrier options
- Track shipments, contact carriers, perform data entry and analysis to support decision making, filing, and other duties as instructed by Leadership team
- Assist with industry research using the internet
- Participate in meetings to observe company process and enhance learning
- Communicate regularly with carriers and agents to build long-term, trusted partnerships and sell Mohawk services
- Negotiate pricing and prepare quotes for clients
- Collaborate with team members to achieve departmental goals
Education and Experience
Matriculated rising undergraduate student majoring in business, logistics, supply chain management or related discipline
Experience in negotiating with service providers and problem solving for mutual benefit (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word and Outlook
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must possess polished, professional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must possess a strong attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment and be receptive to professional feedback regarding developmental opportunities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to effectively multitask
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
- Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law
- Employee Rights Under the FMLA
- Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
About Mohawk Global
Family-owned customs brokerage and logistics company serving importers and exporters with freight, trade compliance, and supply-chain services.
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