Project Intern – Logistics & Supply Chain

Job Description

Logistics Partnership Management Project Intern (TikTok Shop – US Operation) – 2026 Start（BS/MS） | TikTok

The Tone:
This is an internship at TikTok, located in Los Angeles County, focused on e-commerce operations. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, aiming to inspire creativity and bring joy globally. This role is crucial for scaling the TikTok Shop phenomenon in the US, pioneering content and creator commerce to make TikTok the leading commerce platform. The intern will contribute to building an innovative, secure, and intuitive e-commerce ecosystem for users.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, at least 3 months
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles County
• Pay: $23.75 hourly
• Team: Procurement team, within the TikTok Shop US Operation team
• Mission: To build and manage strategic partnerships with logistics and supply chain providers for TikTok Shop’s US e-commerce business.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Partnerships: Engage in strategic partnerships with global leading supply chain and logistics providers for TikTok Shop.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and lead supplier development initiatives, including joint business plans and supply risk mitigation.
• Procurement & Negotiation: Conduct procurement activities, resolve vendor issues, maintain vendor accounts, and perform carrier bidding and price negotiations to reduce logistics costs.
• Supplier System Development: Establish a tiered supplier management system (SLA/KPI/risk alerts) and optimize carrier contract terms quarterly.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate with business operation, strategy, and product teams to deliver carrier capability mapping and resource allocation models.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Business Management, International Trade, or Supply Chain.
• Experience: Proven skills in project management and statistical analysis.
• Skills: Sophisticated presentation abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of financial reports.
• Bonus: Proven experience in product operations, product management, data analysis, ads/search/recommendation systems, or related internships/projects.