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Supply Chain Management/Logistics Internship

CompanyPenske
LocationCharlotte
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work on special projects across logistics management areas like cost savings, sourcing, and value stream mapping, rotating through departments to gain hands-on experience in operations, finance, and safety compliance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
11605
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains nearly 400,000 vehicles and serves its customers from approximately 1,000 maintenance facilities and more than 1,900 truck rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
About the Role
Position Summary: 
This position is for EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Interns will work with Penske management mentors on special projects involving numerous areas of logistics management: cost savings, sourcing, supply chain management, value stream mapping and waste time reductions.  Studies will be ad hoc, both independent and partnered, and assigned based on timing of internship. Interns can expect to learn basic areas of logistics management, while participating in granular areas of identified focus.  The intern will rotate through departments gaining hands on experience and knowledge in each of the responsibilities listed below.
 
This position is usually a 1st shift position, however, the intern will benefit more by being flexible to work a variety of shifts.  Days are usually Monday - Friday.
 
Internship Responsibilities:  
 
  • People:  Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable, monitor attendance, productivity and other performance markers and provide counseling and /or recognition to associates as needed.
  • Operations:  Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations.  Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift.  Have a working knowledge of the site’s operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution.  Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Finance:  Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc.  Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability.
  • Safety:  Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy.  Provide associates with communication, training, feedback and direction to ensure safe performance.  Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
  • Growth/Customer Experience:  Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives.  Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
  • Fleet/Assets:  Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment.

Epes Transport
Epes Transport, a Penske Logistics company, delivers dependable truckload transportation services with a strong presence in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest. We offer: Dedicated Truckload Capacity, Drayage Services, Shuttle Operations, General Truckload Services, and Yard Switching Operations. With terminals in NC, VA, GA, TN, and TX, and 24/7 satellite shipment tracking, we provide reliable coverage and visibility across major U.S. markets. visit epestransport.com to learn more.
Key Skills
Cost SavingsSourcingSupply Chain ManagementValue Stream MappingWaste Time ReductionLogistics ManagementPerformance StandardsProductivity MonitoringOperational ComplianceInventory AccuracyProfitability AnalysisSafety StrategyContinuous ImprovementFleet ManagementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel
Categories
LogisticsTransportationManagement & LeadershipManufacturing