Logistics and Supply Chain Intern

About the Internship
FORTÉ's Logistics & Supply Chain Internship is a 10-12-week paid program designed to provide hands-on exposure to enterprise logistics, warehousing, inventory management, supply chain optimization, and sustainability initiatives.
This internship supports FORTÉ's centralized logistics and supply chain operations and offers real-world experience in how materials move from suppliers to warehouses to project sites-while balancing cost, efficiency, sustainability, and service excellence. Interns will work closely with logistics, operations, and supply chain professionals and gain exposure to data-driven decision-making that supports both operational efficiency and revenue execution.
This experience is ideal for students interested in careers in logistics, supply chain management, operations, analytics, or sustainability within a technology-driven organization.

What You Will Be Doing
Warehousing & Inventory Operations

Receive, verify, inspect, properly label, and store or distribute incoming product and documentation
Process outgoing shipments using UPS, Fed Ex, and various freight forwarders
Coordinate and document material requests across departments
Generate bills of lading and assist with scheduling pickups and deliveries
Conduct cycle counts of finished goods inventory and support inventory accuracy initiatives
Report incoming packages to appropriate departments or end users
Develop working knowledge of inventory management principles and systems

Logistics & Supply Chain Analysis

Review and enter logistics- and supply-chain-related expense data
Support cost savings and cost avoidance analysis initiatives
Participate in carrier communication, performance review, and service evaluation
Assist with the creation of Quarterly Business Review (Q ) documentation
Monitor and report RMA trends and root causes to support continuous improvement

Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

Collect and organize RBU emissions and sustainability-related data
Perform data entry and validation in sustainability tracking platforms (e.g., Greenly)
Support sustainability opportunity identification, training materials, and internal communications

Cross-Functional Exposure

Collaborate with logistics, warehousing, operations, finance, and project teams
Gain visibility into how logistics and supply chain decisions impact project execution, customer experience, and revenue delivery

Capstone / Final Project

Complete a final project such as a logistics cost analysis, inventory optimization recommendation, sustainability improvement proposal, or process improvement summary
Present findings and recommendations to logistics and operations leadership

What We're Looking For

Education:

Anticipated Associate's or Bachelor's graduation preferably between Spring 2026 - Spring 2027
Students pursuing degrees in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Analytics, Sustainability, Business, or related fields
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Interest in logistics, warehousing, supply chain operations, or sustainability initiatives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or willingness to learn

What You'll Gain

Real-world experience in enterprise logistics and supply chain operations
Exposure to cost savings, cost avoidance, and sustainability initiatives
Hands-on experience with inventory, transportation, and data analysis
Mentorship from experienced logistics and operations professionals
Practical experience that builds a strong foundation for careers in logistics, supply chain, operations, or analytics