Transportation Internship- Summer Session

Our Client, ThyssenKrupp, is a leading globally diversified technology and materials group with its North American Headquarters located in Chicago, Illinois. ThyssenKrupp has 170,000 employees in over 80 countries developing ideas and innovations into solutions for sustainable progress. In North America, a range of products and services are offered, including premium carbon steel; high-performance alloys; automotive components and systems; elevators, escalators, moving walks and passenger boarding bridges; and material trading, logistical and industrial services.

Job Summary

This position will work directly for the North American Director of Strategic Transportation. Under the Director's management the intern will support the Less than Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) projects and provide assistance with the following activities:

Manage transportation lane and cost data collection process for Less-than-Truckload and Truck Load

Develop spend cube to analyze transportation lane and cost data

Interact with ThyssenKrupp business units to collect and organize transportation site specific requirements

Develop a RFP scoring systems based on ThyssenKrupp Business Units

Support the development and issuance of Less than Truckload and Truckload Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Analyze returned Transportation RFP and participate in data validation and saving analysis

Prepare fact based negotiation packages and team preparation

Additionally, there will be other support necessary related to project reporting, tracking, and executive presentation updates.

Requirements/Qualifications

Undergraduate in good standing or Graduate student (first year) currently enrolled in a Full time degree program.

oPreferred majors (supply chain, logistics, engineering, business)

Preferred experience and understanding of the transportation industry, specifically LTL and TL

Skilled in MS Access and Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong analytical skills

Excellent numerical skills

Strong customer service skills

Proactive and has a drive for results

Located within the Chicagoland area and ability to work at the ThyssenKrupp's downtown office Monday - Friday

ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran's status. We are proud to have a strong commitment to equal opportunity in the workforce and believe in treating people with dignity and providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all.