Logistics and Distribution Intern

Job Details

Job Location

Park Ridge - Park Ridge, NJ

Description

Are you a student that loves candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team for the 2025 Summer? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking bright, eager interns for our Supply Chain department.. PIM Brands, Inc. is the world's largest maker of Real Fruit Snacks and related treats and is also one of the world's largest makers of chocolate and non-chocolate confections. Currently ranked as #26 on Candy Industry Magazine's "Global Top 100" confectionery companies in the world and #10 in North America by Candy Industry Magazine.

PIM Brands, Inc. has also been named as one of the fastest-growing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies in the U.S.A. by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) six times in the last decade.

Millions of times each day all across the world, consumers enjoy PIM's vast array of loved brands including Welch's® Fruit Snacks, Welch's® Juicefuls® Juicy Fruit Snacks, Welch's® Fruit' n Yogurt™ Snacks, Welch's® Fruit Rolls, Welch's® ZERO SUGAR Fruity Bites, Welch’s® Absolute Fruitfuls, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins, Toggi® Fine European Chocolate Wafers, Tuxedos® Chocolate Almonds, Original Gummi FunMix®, Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, Slice™ Fruit On the-Go™ Fruit Bars, Nuclear SQWorms® Sour Gummi Worms and many more.

We are looking for aLogistics and DistributionInterninterested in starting a SWEET career at our g lobal corporate headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey.

Overview (provide up to 5 bullets describing the job responsibilities of the intern)

• Supporting Daily Operations: Assist (And in some instances, also lead) with the day-to-day activities , of the logistics and distribution department, which could involve tasks related to receiving, warehousing, order fulfillment, shipping, data analysis, shipment tracking and interaction with carriers and internal stakeholders.

• Transportation Coordination: Lead or assist with coordinating transportation logistics, such as scheduling pickups and deliveries, tracking shipments, freight accruals, invoice clearances, RFPs, QBRs etc.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Lead or assist in collecting and analyzing data related to logistics and distribution performance and preparing reports, dashboards and providing insights.

• Project Support: Lead or assist with special projects related to logistics and distribution, such as implementing new systems or processes, or any continuous improvement project.

• Communication: Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, stakeholders and carriers.

• Hand-on Experience : Interns will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience in logistics and distribution

• Networking : Interns will have the opportunity to network with professionals in the field and learn about career opportunities.

• Mentorship : Interns will be paired with experienced professionals who provide guidance and support.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Rising Junior/Senior in college/university, pursuing bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

• Strong business acumen and analytical ability

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organization skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships

• Effective problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated and bias for action

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Demonstrated personal and professional values

  Required Skills/Experience :

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Excel skills (At least a 6-7 on a 1-10 scale)

• Have access to housing and reliable transportation

• Able to work a 40-hour week, beginning June 2nd , 2025

• Must be able to work in the office Monday thru Thursday; Friday’s, you would be in the office once a month.

  It would be sweet if you also had:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.

• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or other logistics software or ERP systems (SAP etc.)

• Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands

• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry

• Leadership experience on or off campus

  Excited about this Internship opportunity, please apply!

  Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for PIM Brands.

  Thanks for your interest in working with us.

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