Supply Chain Transportation Intern (Data & Analytics Focus)

Essendant • Suwanee, GA • 14h ago

Description

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities - our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Supply Chain Transportation Intern

Scheduled Hours: 8:00am-5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Pay: $22/hour

Major Responsibilities:

Apply analytical and technical skills to solve real business problems within the Supply Chain Transportation organization.

Support the development of data-driven tools, dashboards, and processes using Power BI, SQL, and data-warehouse environments.

Pull, clean, and interpret large datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, and operational opportunities.

Assist in building or enhancing SQL-based applications, queries, and reporting solutions that improve decision-making and operational visibility.

Compile and analyze business and operational data to support recommendations for process improvements.

Complete 1-2 analytics-focused projects over 6-8 weeks, including research, data modeling, insights generation, and presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a 30-minute presentation.

Demonstrate Essendant's Core Values in all work and interactions.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large datasets, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.

Experience with SQL (writing queries, joining tables, building datasets) and comfort working within a data warehouse environment.

Ability to build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and visualizations.

Critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Curiosity and a proactive approach to asking questions, exploring data, and validating assumptions.

Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate within a team environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Leadership qualities and the ability to influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.

Education and Experience:

Preferred degree would be business focused: Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Management, etc.

Preferred (but not required) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0

Eligibility to work in the United States

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

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