Road Logistics Summer Intern

Job Description

Road Logistics Summer Internship | Kuehne+Nagel

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Kuehne+Nagel, located in various US locations. Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world’s leading global logistics providers, a substantial organization that ensures products move reliably from manufacturers to end customers across the U.S. This immersive role offers an opportunity to explore how domestic transportation networks operate behind the scenes, making an important contribution to life’s small and big moments by delivering essential goods. Your work will have a tangible impact, shaping everyday life by facilitating the movement of everything from sports equipment to sensitive smartphone components.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Seasonal
• Location: Various US locations
• Pay: $15–$20 hourly
• Team: Road Logistics business unit
• Mission: Explore the operations of domestic transportation networks to ensure the reliable and efficient movement of products from manufacturers to end customers across the U.S.
• Tech Stack: Transportation management systems, analytics tools, logistics technologies, Microsoft Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Integrate into a team: Become an active member of a team within the Road Logistics business unit.
• Support diverse operations: Assist with operational and execution activities across road transportation, customer success, and specialized project-based logistics solutions (e.g., healthcare, final mile).
• Apply logistics knowledge: Learn and apply Kuehne+Nagel systems, processes, and terminology essential for day-to-day domestic operations and freight services.
• Contribute to analytics and technology: Aid in analytical or administrative activities, potentially supporting data, systems, or logistics technology solutions.
• Collaborate and present: Engage with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders, and culminate the experience by developing and delivering a final presentation highlighting key learnings and takeaways.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, transportation, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment, strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt, curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn about domestic logistics and transportation.
• Bonus: Additional technical or analytical skills are a plus.