• Intern, Transportation Management

    Global Industrial (Milwaukee, WI)


    Intern, Transportation Management

     

    Date: May 21, 2025

    Location:

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, 53324

     

    Global Industrial

     

    For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

     

    We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with Transportation and Distribution teams to support daily shipping initiatives for inbound and outbound customers.

    • Review freight invoices and validate freight expenses in systems.

    • Develop carrier spend and service analytics utilizing supply chain systems.

    • Design process improvement plans to enhance 3PL Freight management and optimal carrier routing efficiencies.

    • Manage transportation process for assigned carriers and systems to balance service and cost objectives through effective carrier engagement.

    • Participate in companywide projects focused on transportation, operational and carrier excellence to deliver exceptional results.

     

    Competencies and skills

     

    Rising Sophomore/ Junior pursuing major in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or related field.

     

    • Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization.

    • Handle multiple activities simultaneously and ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.

    • Advanced analytical capabilities in Excel.

     

    EEO/AA Statement

     

    Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.