Dry Cargo Logistics Internship

Company Description

Ingram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel products, chemicals, and other products.

We're committed to being the best at whatever we do. We're continuously growing, adapting, and responding, and we're successful because of the outstanding hard work and creative energy of our associates.

Job Description

Ingram Marine Group is looking for a Logistics Intern who will play a crucial role in supporting our Logistics Department in Reserve, LA. Your primary responsibility will be to assist with various logistics and billing tasks, ensuring smooth operations and accurate data management. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics in the Marine Industry and develop your skills in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working on a training project that will culminate in value-add training documents for the organization
• Assisting in handling billing, logistics, and system discrepancies by collaborating with internal and external customers (Accounting, Credit, Sales, Logistics, etc.).
• Assisting our dispatch group with entering traffic in our system to make better decisions.
• Supporting the investigation and resolution of billing discrepancies by communicating with relevant stakeholders.
• Creating daily grain Bill of Ladings as per customer requests.
• Updating boat logs to ensure accurate barge data and assist in investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Entering detailed data into internal systems, including escalations, barge unloads, barge loadings, reconsignments, tramp towing, transloads, and billing information.
• Utilizing information from updated contracts to create new job numbers for accurate billing purposes.
• Assisting in managing, troubleshooting, and creating customer Towline accounts.
• Supporting department activities with regular and prompt attendance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Internship Benefits:

• This will include trips to our various work sites within our organization.
• Cross training with other departments.
• Hands-on experience in logistics and billing.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced team.
• Exposure to various aspects of logistics operations.
• Potential for future career opportunities within the company.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

If you are requesting reasonable accommodation or disability assistance in submitting your application, you may email us at [email protected]

Ingram Marine Group and its affiliates (“Company”) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. 

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