International Logistics Specialist Summer Internship

Summary

The International Logistics Specialist (ILS) intern is responsible for assisting received inquiries and developing & executing transportation concepts for those inquires deemed vetted/qualified as meeting ATS International service capabilities.  Under the supervision of the Sales & Service Manager, the ILS intern assists with customer and sales support functions.

 

Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent and enrolled in a post-secondary degree program with a focus on international transportation.
2. Must have general knowledge of geography and basic map-reading.
3. Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task.
4. Must be a detail-oriented, organized team player with strong written and verbal communication, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiations, and customer service skills. 
5. Ability to work with unique customer situations and meet commitments.
6. Must demonstrate patience, professionalism, and positivity.
7. Must be able maintain a high level of confidentiality.
8. Must be able to demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values and the success of all staff.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
10. Excellent communication skills (written, listening and verbal).

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilize effective customer service strategies to meet or exceed established load, revenue, margin and productivity goals for assigned region and customers.
2. Respond timely to received inquiries, RFPs, Bid Solicitations, and transactional service requests.
3. Assemble and communicate customer scope of work requirements within LME system for pricing/planning purposes. 
4. Present quotes/indications in a timely and professional manner; solicit and communicate feedback.
5. Ensure all booking and load requests are entered timely and accurately into LME operating system by following company standard procedures to ensure all loads are being delivered on time.
6. Promote positive communication within and between all departments of the company.
7. Maintain logs of communication within our TRAX CRM system
8. Understands and consistently performs in accordance with ATS Mission, Vision, and Values.
9. Support ATS' culture by aligning actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions in accordance with the Company's values as set forth in our All-Employee Competencies.
10. Complete work responsibilities outside of normal business hours as needed.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee intern to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Constantly in a stationary sitting position and occasionally will move around.

Constantly operate a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s).

Conversing with internal and external customers in person or via a phone system.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is between $18.00 - $20.00.  Hourly pay rate offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doing substantially similar work . In addition to the hourly rate of pay, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance.
• Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

EEO and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of the ATS to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.

The ATS designated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity is Director of Human Resources at 320-255-7400.

ATS is committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of the ATS to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed.

The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.