Supply Chain Operations - Summer Internship 2021The opportunity:

Strong operations coupled with a systems thinking approach and data analytics is the foundation upon which Flexport builds its business and transforms the freight industry. Our Supply Chain Operations Team aims to help successfully execute our client’s shipping requirements and improve operational efficiency for the company by working together cross-functionally and collaborating with different departments. We are looking for highly motivated interns to support this team during the summer of 2021!

What you’ll get:

• An assigned manager and mentor who will be dedicated to your success at Flexport. 
• An end-to-end overview of our Air or Ocean operations in the US
• Projects and assignments which will help build your knowledge and skills while making a direct impact on the business.
• An opportunity to collaborate with other teams cross-functionally to help execute shipments for our clients
• Visibility to leaders within the organization and opportunities to present your work/projects.
• Opportunity to join team building activities to get you familiarized with both your immediate team and other Flexport employees.

What you’ll need:

• An ability to navigate through difficult operational problems and a drive to improve efficiency
• An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed
• A desire to work hard and the curiosity to learn
• A data centric, systems thinking mindset
• The intellectual horsepower to become an expert on international trade in a matter of weeks
• Twelve weeks of full-time availability—this internship has a start date in Summer 2021

About Flexport:

We believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. We aim to do this by building the Operating System for Global trade - a strategic model combining advanced technology and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and supply chain expertise. Flexport today connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries, including established global brands like Georgia-Pacific as well as emerging innovators like Sonos. Started in 2013, we've raised over $1.3B in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, Founders Fund, GV, First Round Capital and Y Combinator. We’re excited about the three big ways we’re moving forward after our recent $1B investment from SoftBank Vision Fund in February 2019.

Worried about not having any freight forwarding experience?

• Don’t be! We’re building the first Operating System for Global Trade. That’s why it’s incredibly important for us to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the freight forwarding industry forward.
• What’s freight forwarding and why does it matter? Freight forwarding is the coordination and shipment of goods from one place to another and it’s what makes global trade possible. Flexport is on a mission to make global trade easier for everyone because we believe it can help connect the world and break down economic barriers.
• We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy for all employees. Interns will have an intro to Flexport Academy and will have an onboarding program to set them up for success.

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Notes: Ability to legally work in the United States without sponsorship is required. All roles will require virtual office access and ability for 2021.

All interested students should email their resume to [email protected]