Operations Intern

Looking for a fun internship, in a collaborative and supportive environment? Our interns gain real world, hands-on experience in the world of sales, logistics and supply chain. This internship will be 20-25 hours per week. 

The PLS Internship Program is based on our full-time Logistics Coordinator position. This internship will allow interns to learn all aspects of a 3rd party logistics career by assisting the freight brokerage team on various tasks such as prospecting potential customers, booking loads, negotiating prices, and interacting with current customers. PLS interns are looked at as employees and are always held to a high standard to represent PLS in a positive light.

Our Operations Internship is a project-based internship that will allow interns to learn about and work in the industry and present on a given topic at the conclusion!

• Contribute in industry research to gain knowledge on industry trends
• Proactively generate leads and develop clients through cold calling industry leads
• Negotiate client and carrier freight rates
• Take charge of client service issues through to the point of resolution
• Be the liaison between shipper, consignee, and carrier
• Market, industry and seasonal analysis
• Involvement in marketing research
• Participate in projects and presentations
• Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Pursuing degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, etc (anything business focused)
• Monday thru Friday during normal business hours (8am to 5pm)
• Good communication skills, able to work well with customers
• Excel experience is a plus