Logistics Intern

Posted:
10/17/2024, 3:58:36 PM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.
 

Adient SCM Logistics currently has a job opening for a Logistics Intern. Within this role, the candidate will be responsible supporting our North America logistics operations consisting of ~$300M transportation spend made up mainly from the modes of truckload, less than truckload, small package, milk run/consolidation, premium freight, ocean, int’l heavyweight air, and local dedicated contract carriage. In addition, this candidate will be responsible for the management of our carrier base and development of our NA Lead Logistics Provider. Below represents the high level responsibilities of this role as well as the qualifications.

Target Start date is May 5, 2025

Key responsibilities

  • Assist logistics team in implementing strategy related to cost savings, such as container utilization and mode optimization.
  • Measure carrier compliance on new Mexican “Carta Porte” law
  • Learn the logistics and procurement portions of Supply Chain Management and understand how actions affect the plants
  • Other activities include supporting freight payment, direct and indirect procurement and 3PL management.

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Supply Chain Management, or related field. 
  • Available to work up to 40 hours per week.
  • Minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical and problem solving ability 
  • Strong attention to detail, planning/organization skills and follow up
  • Proficient in MS Office

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI