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Transportation Logistics Analyst Intern - Summer 2027

Primient · Decatur, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you tracked many details at once and kept them accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage the many shipments and records that daily transportation work involves.

Tell me about a fast-paced job or project. How did you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the pace of a large manufacturing logistics team.

What do you hope to learn about supply chain this summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in logistics and clear goals for the internship.

What would you do

A customer shipment is running late and the carrier isn't answering. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, try other contacts and keep the customer team informed.

You notice a mistake in a shipping record that someone else made. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they fix errors politely and accurately without blaming, since records affect billing and customers.

How would you present a recommendation to your manager at the end of the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their findings clearly with the data behind them.

About the work

What do you think are the main differences between shipping by truck and by rail?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic tradeoffs in cost, speed and flexibility that drive daily logistics decisions.

How comfortable are you with Excel? Tell me about the most useful spreadsheet you've built.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the data analysis an analyst intern will be asked to do.

How would you figure out whether a shipping lane is costing more than it should?

What they are checking: Whether they can compare costs, volumes and rates to find a real problem.

Why might a company like Primient care about using rail for some of its shipments?

What they are checking: Whether they think about cost and volume for heavy bulk products moving long distances.

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The full job description

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Transportation Logistics Analyst Intern - Summer 2027 | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. Role Description: The Transportation Logistics Analyst Intern will support the Supply Chain - Logistics team with daily transportation operations for both truck and rail. This position provides a hands-on look at the complex world of logistics within a large manufacturing company. The intern will gain experience in a fast-paced environment and have the opportunity to work on a logistics procurement project. Additional housing stipend from $1,500 to $3,000 depending on work and candidate's location. Key Projects & Responsibilities: • Support daily truck and rail operations, including scheduling, tracking, and communication. • Assist with a logistics procurement project, to be defined at a later date. • Analyze transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities. • Collaborate with carriers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. Skills & Qualifications: • Previous experience or coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's program at an accredited college/university. Total Rewards Starting pay of $22.00/hr + overtime with opportunity to advance with our pay for skill system. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes : • Competitive Pay ​ • Multiple Healthcare plan choices ​ • Dental and vision insurance ​ • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​ • Short- and Long-Term Disability ​ • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans ​ • Paid holidays & vacation ​ • Floating days off ​ • Parental leave for new parents ​ • Employee resource groups ​ • Learning & development programs ​ • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future Career Path & Culture Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​ ​ Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce . California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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