Trainee Program – Global Trade Operations

Job Description

Interra Trainee | Interra International, LLC.

The Tone:
This is an early-career trainee program at Interra International, LLC., located in Atlanta, GA. The company is a global leader in the trade supply and distribution of food commodities and ingredients, also distributing consumer packaged goods to retail and food service industries. This role is crucial as it serves as a launchpad for driven early-career professionals to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across all facets of international food distribution within a 12-month period, building a strong foundation for a career in global trade.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Mission: To build hands-on fluency in international trade compliance, logistics, risk management, negotiation, and supplier relationship management through immersive learning and direct contribution.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Logistics Ownership: Own logistics for an assigned region, including freight, timelines, and problem-solving.
• Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with global carriers, suppliers, and service providers.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate rates, resolve issues, and ensure shipments move on time and on budget.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Partner with Sales, Purchasing, and Compliance on real customer accounts.
• Process Improvement: Analyze data, identify inefficiencies, and propose implementable improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career professional with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in logistics, sales, or customer service.
• Skills: Sharp communication skills, an instinct for building relationships, attention to detail, and curiosity about global goods movement.
• Bonus: Additional language skills are a strong plus.