Freight Logistics Intern at U-Haul in Tempe, AZ

Summary: U-Haul is a leading organization in the logistics sector, seeking a Freight Logistics Intern to support their logistics and customer service operations. The intern will assist with purchasing, shipping, and freight concerns while maintaining department standards and executing daily operations. Responsibilities: - Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential - Logistical support and customer service for field personnel in the U-Haul System and U-Haul vendors - Operational interaction with carriers on behalf of U-Haul (shipment rating, scheduling, tracking, etc.) - Carrier freight claim filing and resolution on behalf of U-Haul - Special projects as directed - Identify and present opportunities of improvement, increased efficiencies, and /or cost benefit for U-Haul Required Qualifications: - In process of completing College degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other business related field, or equivalent work experience - Knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs and the internet and have the ability to learn and use proprietary U-Haul computer programs - Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required - Must have a good interpersonal, customer service, and telephone skills - Mathematical aptitude, schedule, logic and reasoning, cost studies, and basic accounting concepts are required - Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize, problem solve, plan, and organize - Attention to detail is essential - Must have a working knowledge of the various modes in the transportation industry (small package, LTL, truckload, rail, ocean, expedited, etc.) - Must be proficient in spreadsheet analysis - Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential - Logistical support and customer service for field personnel in the U-Haul System and U-Haul vendors - Operational interaction with carriers on behalf of U-Haul (shipment rating, scheduling, tracking, etc.) - Carrier freight claim filing and resolution on behalf of U-Haul - Identify and present opportunities of improvement, increased efficiencies, and/or cost benefit for U-Haul Required Skills: Microsoft Windows, Proprietary U-Haul computer programs, Mathematical aptitude, Schedule management, Logic, reasoning, Cost studies, Basic accounting concepts, Transportation industry knowledge, Spreadsheet analysis, Customer service, Telephone skills, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Organizing, Planning Benefits: Full Medical coverage, New indoor fitness gym, Onsite medical clinic for you and your family, Career stability, Opportunities for advancement, Valuable on-the-job training, Prescription plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Business and travel insurance, YouMatter Employee Assistance Program, Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) Savings Plan, Life insurance, Critical Illness/Group Accident, 24-hour physician available for kids, Subsidized gym/ membership, MetLaw Legal program, MetLife auto and home insurance, Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more, LifeLock identity Theft, Tuition reimbursement program, Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University, Savvy consumer wellness programs- from health care tips to financial wellness, U-Haul federal credit union