Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

West Des Moines, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support transportation brokerage operations by monitoring freight movement, verifying carrier authenticity, and maintaining accurate shipment records. They will also act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers to optimize margins and ensure service efficiency.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and are looking to gain hands-on experience in transportation brokerage operations. You will learn about market dynamics, carrier negotiation strategies, and the technology used to deliver efficient solutions, while supporting daily brokerage activities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job Description

Job Title:

Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Iowa

City:

West Des Moines

Full/Part Time:

Part time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position will gain hands-on experience supporting transportation brokerage operations. This role gains exposure to market dynamics, carrier negotiation strategies, and tools used to deliver efficient solutions. This role learns about establishing a carrier base and attaining optimal margins while delivering best-in-class service execution.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: • Gain exposure and understanding of the transportation industry • Become involved and participate in daily transportation brokerage activities; verify carrier authenticity, maintain accurate shipment records, and monitor freight movement to uphold service expectations • Build an understanding of market trends, pricing strategies, and capacity challenges that support carrier negotiations and contribute to revenue and margin goals • Observe and practice serving as a liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers: gain competence in how service failures are proactively communicated to minimize cost and operational inefficiencies while providing best-in-class service • Learn about the technology and tools J.B. Hunt leverages to streamline workflows, enable carrier access to load management, and promote efficiency

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited college or university.
Must be able to work 40 hours a week during the summer.

Preferred Qualifications: Junior or Senior level preferred
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Willingness to work flexible hours

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00622763 Integrated Capacity Solutions Intern (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

J.B. Hunt specializes in freight shipping for customers of all sizes. Our mission is to drive long-term value for our people, customers and shareholders while staying focused on our vision to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. Our foundations – People you trust. Technology that empowers. Capacity to deliver. – are what drives our business forward. Through industry-leading solutions and a mode-neutral model, we create exceptional value for customers through a variety of transportation services, including intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, last mile, transload and more. Our J.B. Hunt 360 technology serves as a digital freight marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in one platform that provides access and visibility.
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