What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inbound Logistics Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN position at Nissan Motor Corporation?
Location(s): Smyrna, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for an Inbound Logistics Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This internship offers the opportunity to support the logistics network responsible for transporting production parts across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico into Nissan's vehicle manufacturing facilities. The intern will gain hands-on experience leveraging data analytics, supply chain strategies, and logistics planning to optimize operations and improve network performance. This role is ideal for students interested in solving complex supply chain challenges through data-driven decision making.
A Day in the Life:
Required:
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.
Smyrna Tennessee United States of America
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior
Preferred Degree: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field
Sponsorship: Not Available
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for an Inbound Logistics Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This internship offers the opportunity to support the logistics network responsible for transporting production parts across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico into Nissan's vehicle manufacturing facilities. The intern will gain hands-on experience leveraging data analytics, supply chain strategies, and logistics planning to optimize operations and improve network performance. This role is ideal for students interested in solving complex supply chain challenges through data-driven decision making.
A Day in the Life:
- Create new data analysis tools and enhance existing reporting processes to support logistics operations.
- Analyze supply chain and transportation data to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to source and validate data needed to support key performance indicators.
- Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytical models to support operational and strategic decision making.
- Identify opportunities to automate day-to-day operations, forecasting processes, and logistics planning activities using analytics and visualization tools.
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Students entering their Junior, Senior, or Master's program at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages used for data analysis and automation.
- Experience using Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data.
- Interest in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and operational excellence.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)
- Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.
Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.
Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan's rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.
Smyrna Tennessee United States of America