Logistics Internship

Job description

We are looking for a motivated student to join our team for the  Spring 2026 semester or Summer 2026 as a Logistics Internship in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Who We Are
We’re more than just a family-owned business. We’re built on service, challenged to exceed expectations, and driven to serve our customers for success. Within our eight divisions, you’ll find a diverse offering of career opportunities for every interest and skillset. Our 300+ employees have extensive experience in agronomy services, manure handling equipment, feed ingredient distribution, transportation, logistics, precision & application equipment, wholesale hose and valve products, and grain handling equipment. We are an organization that is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, celebrating our employees in their successes, dedication to our company values, and enabling further education for career advancement. As practices, equipment, and technology continue to advance and shift, we can guarantee our tradition of serving for success remains the same; just as it has since 1934.

About the Job
The Logistics Internship will provide students the opportunity to connect classroom logistics and supply chain knowledge with real-world experience. Interns will gain exposure to and experience in account management, sales, customer service, carrier development, and other aspects of Stutsman Logistics, Inc.’s day to day operations. Throughout the internship, students will develop and strengthen their communication skills, networking/collaboration, problem solving and analytical thinking. This is a part-time, in-person role at our office in Cedar Rapids, IA and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Carrier Development Manager to identify specific shipping lanes and markets where additional carrier capacity is needed
• Develop your understanding and gain the ability to utilize company system(s) to accomplish tasks including the Transportation Management System, McLeod
• Assist Account Managers with department processes, such as order entry and appointment scheduling
• Use capacity sourcing software to locate carriers matching specific lane needs
• Create carrier profiles and lane preferences in the operating system for new carriers
• Assist carrier managers to ensure customer specific electronic carrier tracking requirements are met
• Participate in sales processes for both current and potential customers in collaboration with the sales department, including pricing, bidding and platforms, cold calling, CRM, prospecting, effective marketing, customer visits, account set up, leakage, and debriefs
• Meet with executive team and administrative departments to further understanding of the organization, including accounting, human resources, and marketing
• Provide dispatch services on assigned loads
• Complete asset equipment training with Stutsman Transportation, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Only students that are in their senior year as of August 2025 will be considered for this internship
• Must be a student actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
• Knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and self-discipline
• Possess strong leadership characteristics and be actively involved in college activities
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

If you're looking for an opportunity that will both encourage and challenge you, apply today to learn more and to speak with our team!

Stutsman Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all qualified candidates an equal chance to gain employment, free of discrimination and harassment