Operations Intern at JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc. in Charleston, South Carolina

Job Description:

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.


This is a 10-Week Project-Based Internship, where you'll gain hands-on experience, work cross-functionally within local departments, branches, and other JAS offices around the globe. As an operations intern you will assimilate how international shipments and supporting data are planned, executed, managed, and monitored on various management levels.
This opportunity offers regular engagement with a wide array of stakeholders, to help foster a deep understanding of global logistics operations. Providing exposure and job shadowing in various JAS Departments including, but not limited to: Air/Ocean Freight, Import/Exports, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, and Sales. Providing a wholistic understanding of the logistics industry while gaining valuable insights into the decision-making processes and strategic approaches of a global supply chain leader.



What to Expect



This internship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive view of the logistics industry, with all work conducted in a professional, climate-controlled office environment. You'll engage in learning, shadowing, and project work that culminates in a capstone presentation to JAS leadership.


Set your course with JAS Worldwide, where your curiosity and innovation will help shape the future of global logistics.



P

roject Scope - Rate Card Automation of Key Customers



This project involves the standardization, mapping, and automation of client rate card formats into a unified template compatible with the Cargowise ERP system. The intern will help develop visual processing tools in Excel, create shareable templates for seamless data conversion, and conduct time studies to measure productivity improvements. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency by automating the integration of diverse rate card formats. Key challenges include managing multiple client formats, accommodating frequent updates, and ensuring system efficiency.


To succeed in this project, the intern will need heavy experience in data analytics, Excel, coding, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Additionally, skills in automating tasks and working with large datasets will be critical. Proficiency with PowerBI and SQL will also be essential to develop and implement solutions that streamline the process, track productivity improvements, and adapt to regular changes in client rate cards.



Responsibilities

• Hands-On Learning: Work directly within a local operational branch or corporate office to gain an understanding of JAS's international forwarding operations.
  
  


• Software Exposure: Learn and actively perform tasks using CargoWise (C1), the leading software in the freight forwarding industry.
  
  


• Cross-Functional Exposure: Shadow and collaborate with various JAS departments, including Air/Ocean Freight, Imports/Exports, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, and Sales, to gain a holistic view of operations.
  
  


• Business Process Management: Comprehend and contribute to tasks related to business process management and support strategic alignment across business rules and KPIs.
  
  


• KPI Analysis: Assist in establishing metrics, conducting analysis, and generating reports to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
  
  


• Leadership Engagement: Participate in regional management review calls and interact with senior leaders to gain insight into strategic decision-making.
  
  


• Performance Reporting: Help create performance reports that provide actionable insights for operational improvement.
  
  


• Supportive Functions: Gain exposure to related functions such as ISO standards, Sustainability initiatives, IT, Finance, and Sales.
  
  


• Process Improvement: Research and propose innovative solutions for enhancing efficiency, with an emphasis on collaboration and alignment.
  
  


• Project-Based Contribution: Lead a focused project designed to improve business processes, enhance operational efficiency, or refine data accuracy.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrolled as a RISING Junior or Senior in college with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  
  


• Preferred fields of study: Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration, or Transportation & Logistics Management.
  
  


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  Must have experience in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analytics tools, Excel, coding, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
  
  
  


• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills with experience automating tasks and working with large datasets.
  
  


• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
  
  


• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
  
  


• Fluent in English, with the ability to evaluate and resolve problems effectively.
  
  

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.



NOTICE TO APPLICANTS



JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY. Apply Now