Logistics Intern

Key Responsibilities:

 Operational Support:

• Monitor and track shipment statuses daily to ensure on-time delivery and proactively address delays.
• Coordinate with vendors, warehouses, and transportation providers to resolve scheduling conflicts or logistical challenges when assigned.
• Prepare accurate and complete transportation documents, including delivery notes, claim requests, change requests…

Data Management:

• Regularly update logistics databases with shipment details, and delivery schedules, ensuring real-time accuracy.
• Tracking and monitoring performance of logistics vendor to improve operational activities and decision making.
• Ensure timely execution and validation of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions to prevent data discrepancies.
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports on key logistics metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, distribution costs, and inventory discrepancies, to support decision-making.

Process Improvement:

• Analyze logistics workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, or delays and recommend actionable improvements.
• Contribute to specific projects focused on cost-saving initiatives, such as route optimization or supplier negotiation, and support efforts to reduce lead times.

Collaboration:

• Partner with internal team and store operations teams to ensure seamless distribution and replenishment processes.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with stakeholders ( external and internal) to resolve shipment issues, missing documentation, or delivery discrepancies.

Compliance:

• Supporting in verification that all logistics activities align with company policies, industry standards, and local/international regulations.

Assist in preparing detailed documentation for customs clearance, ensuring compliance with import/export requirements.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IELTS 6.5/ CEFR B2/ VSTEP B2 or equivalent certification