About the role#
As a Logistics Analyst intern, you will work with the Operations Planning team to help move freight across a nationwide network. You will report to a senior leader and tackle live logistics problems, focusing on middle-mile and first or last-mile planning. You will own one or two projects with real deliverables and present your results to Operations leadership at the end of the summer.
What you'll do#
- Own a focus project, such as improving route optimization to reduce costs or miles, identifying consolidation opportunities, or automating manual workflows like carrier assignment and SLA reporting.
- Use optimizers, solvers, and scenario tools to test routing and consolidation options against current plans for cost and feasibility.
- Handle operational disruptions involving capacity, weather, carriers, or equipment.
- Run root-cause analysis on recurring exceptions to quantify costs and track the effectiveness of your recommended fixes.
- Build and refresh dashboards to monitor carrier cost, on-time performance, and SLA adherence.
- Write SQL and Python or R to replace manual reports with automated workflows.
- Use AI tools like Claude or Copilot to accelerate analysis and coding.
- Shadow Storage Center, transportation, and regional teams to observe load planning, dispatch, and delivery processes.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in the final years of a bachelor's degree, or pursuing a master's or MBA.
- Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Operations Research, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in optimization, logistics, statistics, or operations research.
- Strong Excel skills for modeling and analysis.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python or R.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools like Claude or Copilot for coding or analysis.
- Ability to turn loosely defined questions into clear analysis and explain results in plain language.
- A bias toward automating repeatable work and building sustainable workflows.
- Experience or coursework in logistics, transportation, or routing is a bonus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Clearwater, Florida, for Summer 2027.
- You must be able to use a computer for up to 8 hours a day.
- You must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
- You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
About PODS
PODS operates in the moving and storage industry. The company provides portable storage containers for residential and commercial clients. It manages logistics for relocation and construction projects. Founded in 1998, the business maintains its headquarters in Clearwater, Florida. It employs over 1,400 people.
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