Transportation & Distribution Emerging Leaders Intern

American Signature Inc is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's perspective is valued. To that end our 2025 Internships will be offered to high-achieving students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in corporate leadership including (but not limited to) Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, and female. The program's goal is to attract and prepare these students for future leadership opportunities within our organization. This year's Internship program will be Hybrid - students will need to be in our Columbus, OH offices 2-3 days a week.Frequently asked questions:Who should apply to the Emerging Leaders Internship program?The Emerging Leaders Internship program is a paid summer internship for students who are currently in their 3rd or 4th year in a bachelor's program that are interested in future full-time opportunities at American Signature. Students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the workforce, including but not limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian and female students are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building the leaders of tomorrow.What is the scope of the program?The program lasts for 9 weeks and includes core functional work, special projects, and leadership development. Our program's goal is to attract and prepare these students for future opportunities within our organizationWhat kinds of training opportunities are available within the program?Outside of core project work, interns have the opportunity to take advantage of the learning and development programs American Signature offers. We encourage interns to invest in themselves and grow their personal and professional skills. Through our internship program, we offer a professional development series, leadership speaker series, and community building activities to connect with team members all over the company.Transportation InternThe Transportation & Distribution Internship is designed to develop the candidate's professional skill-set and grant access to real world exposure to all facets of the VCF Distribution Supply Chain.As the Transportation & Distribution Intern, you will:Work on a rotational assignment within multiple areas of VCF Team Distribution to assist with:Corporate TransportationSecure and negotiate pricing for all outbound routing based backhaul opportunitiesPlan all domestic inbound Shipments utilizing carrier networkAnalyze network for potential savings opportunitiesPartner with in-house 3PL to develop new carriers and capacity solutionsVCF Fleet ManagementMonitor out-bound service and communicate with VCF carrier & store partnersMonitor driver "Hours of Service" statistics dailyGenerate weekly KPI reporting to assess fleet performanceAssist in completing weekly payroll and other administrative tasksVCF Distribution OperationsWork with management around inbound/outbound load planningAssist supervisors in regards shift labor requirements / schedulingManage offsite container planningMonitor and forecast all container demurrage/per diem chargesAssist with analytics and reporting regarding TZA/pro-track softwareThe ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:Self-Identifies as a member of a historically underrepresented group including but not limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, and WomenWorking towards Bachelors degree in Retail, Business, Merchandising or related field3.0 GPA or higherEmbody our values: Serve Others and Own it.Internship or work experienceCampus involvement and leadership experienceEffective communication skills, written and verbalStrong organizational skillsProactive approach; identifies and solves problems

Created: 2025-02-16