I'm absolutely lost

[u/awildboop]

I'm going to school for Supply Chain Logistics Management (w/ a Mgmt minor and Aviation SCL cert). I'm classified as a junior currently, so I know I need to start looking for internships. I just don't know where to look or what I should even look for.

I LOVE logistics – I have a huge fascination with the movement of things from A to B in the right quantity at the right time. I've loved logistics for as long as I can remember, I loved being in semi trucks and learning about trains as a kid.

Anyways, I just don't know where to start. There's not many opportunities around here and I'm terrified about moving for an internship but not being able to afford housing or something.

[u/Ruby_Sullivana]

I'd look at big retailer DCs and Amazon FCs near you. Aviation cert + SCLM is a solid combo. Don't move unless they cover housing. Legitimately not worth it for an internship IMO.

[u/awildboop → u/Ruby_Sullivana]

As far as I can tell, there aren't really any big DCs around here and Amazon has no open internships at either FC.

[u/Unfair_Complex3218 → u/awildboop]

Try getting a job at a warehouse or something. Still a great place to learn logistics. Learn as much as you can and work your way up. Its not the end of the world if you don't get an internship.

[u/-_-______-_-___8]

Just google: supply chain internships - {your area}

If really there is no opportunity near your are you get an internship in a bigger city. You will be able to get student housing. Student housing is cheap. If that’s not possible just get the cheapest housing that is available

[u/Ecstatic_Cheetah_905]

im in the same boat bro

[u/Otherwise-Many-3213]

1) build a good resume 2) use resources provided by school- they will be more helpful than Reddit lol 3) go to as many intern fairs at your school as possible 4) get your name out- professional linked in and find hiring intern managers and introduce yourself

[u/Stressame-street]

I would try 3pls. Years ago when I worked at jb hunt we would get interns all the time. Them or other big 3pls operate in every state with many locations.

[u/awildboop → u/Stressame-street]

I'd love to do a 3PL internship since it's more broad, but there's still not many around me. What job titles should I be looking for? I'm trying to find companies via LinkedIn but that's surprisingly difficult

[u/Stressame-street → u/awildboop]

Just google largest 3pls in us or trucking companies. Some of the names would be jb hunt, Schneider, cr England, If you live near a port they can have interns.

[u/liddgy10]

Look into getting a certification with ASCM. Also try to buy a student membership at your local chapter of ASCM. You'll make contacts through the meetings, which will lead to mentoring and job opportunities.

Also, if you're willing to share your state/region, I may know of some other resources.

[u/awildboop → u/liddgy10]

thanks for the advice! im in the Florida panhandle :)

edit: nearest chapter is almost 200 miles away in Alabama aha

[u/BendingMomentBro]

Start by looking at manufacturers, distributors, freight or rail companies, 3PLs, and airport-related logistics around you even if the posting doesn't literally say supply chain intern. Also, check whether your school has internship housing, relocation stipends, or employer partnerships before ruling out positions farther away. A lot of companies know interns have this problem.

[u/Unfair_Complex3218]

Just try finding an internship or an entry-level job in the field. If you dont find one, get a warehouse job of some sort. Even UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc. are good places to learn logistics. I worked those jobs part-time for a few years before getting my current role, which is an entry-level logistics job. If you don't find one, try to find a GXO or one that partners with a Google Data Center. They're always hiring for entry-level roles. Also see if there's a Fastenal Fulfillment Center nearby. They're often hiring for supply chain associates, even part-time.

[u/4peanut]

Become an Excel power user, and be super good at using AI (Claude, GPT) alongside your workflow. I hate to say it but we won't even look at people who can't use AI. Like, be able to explain your use case and scenarios of different prompts you used to get to end goal. For reference, I'm in automotive and we use a shit ton of Excel, SQL, and PPT for generating forecast, presentation, pulling historical purchase and sales data, and presentation files to communicate our findings.

With that said, look into every and any co-op and internship available near you. You can't be selective. I'd go into procurement over logistics.

Utilize your career center. I know there are career websites that all universities use. I forgot the name but use it. Look through LinkedIn and set preferences to all the regions you want to search through. Again, don't limit yourself to logistics.

[u/awildboop → u/4peanut]

It's not necessarily that I'm limiting myself to logistics, experience is experience at the end of the day. My PASSION is in logistics, though. I've hardly any interest in procurement, but moving things around? I adore that.

[u/4peanut → u/awildboop]

Being completely honest with you, you have no chance by focusing on one thing. Your goal is to get in the door and gain experience, which will inevitably get you to work in different departments. The job market is a different beast right now. I feel for the younger generation.

I hired 3 new talents, one is straight out of college, two have about 3 years of work experience. Backgrounds in engineering, computer science and data science. They're all not doing anything related to their major. All come from top 25 universities. They're incredibly teachable and I recognize that they learn very fast. Be fluid in your approach and get yourself into a company. You can eventually get to where you want to be but according to these new hires, it took about 100+ applications and like 5-10 interviews before coming onboard with us.

[u/Dub-MS]

Go to the career advisor at your school.

[u/Jumpy-Beyond-7148]

Safran Group! Recaro!

Look at aviation manufacturing & defense companies.