Transportation Rates Team Intern

WHO WE ARE

From the food and beverages that stock our shelves, to electronics and everything in between, Knichel Logistics arranges the transportation of consumer goods throughout North America. We are a fast growing, woman owned and operated, non-asset based 3rd Party Logistics Provider headquartered in Gibsonia, PA.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a summer college intern you will play a supporting role working within the Rates department acting as an extension of the Sales, Account Management, and Operations departments to maintain and grow the company’s intermodal business unit.  

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  Complete intermodal pricing requests from existing and potential new customers, as distributed by your manager, in accordance with assigned due dates and/or service level agreements.


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  Assist Pricing & Sourcing Analysts with maintaining vendor rate and pricing files


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  Update and maintain weekly and monthly fuel schedules and announcements


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  Assist rates team with updating the carrier procurement and onboarding process


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  Ensure compliance with operational policies prior to pricing business (examples include validating the commodity is not restricted/prohibited, identifying specific geographic areas that are restricted due to embargos, capacity, etc.)


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  Communicate and develop a rapport with internal and external stakeholders to include customers, vendors, sales and account management


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  Collaborate with management and peers to identify best practices to provide continuous improvement in the quality of pricing activities that will lead to improved win ratios and profitability.


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  Support Rate and Operations teams with various assignments while learning how day-to-day efforts fit into the overall business


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  Shift: 8:30-5:30 Mon-Fri

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

EDUCATION

Required: HS Diploma, GED or equivalent

Preferred: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for Supply Chain, Transportation, Business, Management or comparable degrees with an interest in logistics/transportation

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency

Proficiency in the use of Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and various software programs

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook

Excellent Communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Sound Judgement, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members, works independently assigned duties

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART

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  Initiating, building, and maintaining healthy relationships


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  Collaborating with sales and business development channels


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  Analytical, organized, data focused and become a subject matter expert with-in the intermodal rail market


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  Able to quickly learn technologies that will be utilized as a Rates Intern to include but not limited to the company’s Transportation Management Software, Excel, and other SAAS products specifically used for pricing such as Softmodal.


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  Demonstrate significant communication, prioritization and time management skills

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Knichel Logistics Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal,
state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our
intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of race (including
traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs, and twists),
color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression),
pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), marital status, disability, public assistance, age, familial
status, genetic information, local commissions activity, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of
employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other
compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.