Logistics Intern Summer 2027

About Simple Modern

Simple Modern exists to give generously. As a leading drinkware and consumer goods company, Simple Modern gives at least 10% of annual profits to communities around the world, equaling millions in donations since the company's founding in 2015. The Oklahoma-owned company offers premium quality products and unique styles for adults and kids at generous prices. Mission-driven and values-based, Simple Modern has grown into a category leader for retail partners like Amazon, Target and Walmart, serving customers in all 50 states and eight countries around the world. To learn more about Simple Modern, visit www.simplemodern.com.

We also foster a vibrant workplace culture, with a mission-driven and values-centered approach that seeks to cultivate relational connection and a sense of purpose. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a fulfilling work experience!

Description

The Summer 2027 Logistics Intern will support the booking, tracking, monitoring, and reporting of international and domestic shipments from factories to warehouses. The intern will work with the Logistics Manager and Simple Modern's Manufacturing and Planning teams to keep shipments moving and information accurate.

This role requires an organized, proactive problem solver who can manage multiple logistics activities. Success requires clear communication, attention to detail, reliable task management, and productive relationships with internal teams, freight forwarders, factories, and warehouse partners.

Objectives

Key Responsibilities:

1. Container Booking and Monitoring:

Learn the Flexport, V.Alexander and Simple Modern Container Portal systems and use them to support the booking and monitoring of ocean containers.

Communicate with freight-forwarder teams regarding shipment issues, changes, and required follow-up.

Provide regular shipment-status reporting and, when needed, coordinate container pickups with factory representatives.

2. Warehouse Pickup and Delivery Scheduling:

Coordinate with warehouse representatives and logistics partners to facilitate timely product pickup and delivery.

Work within company and partner systems to document receipts and report errors, shortages, overages, and other discrepancies.

3. Domestic Truck Booking and Monitoring:

Book domestic shipments with freight forwarders and carriers, coordinate pickup and delivery, and communicate updates to the parties involved.

Monitor active domestic shipments and escalate delays or execution issues that require attention.

4. Reporting and Other Duties:

Develop reports and regularly provide requested logistics information to Simple Modern team members.

Support data entry, documentation, and other logistics responsibilities as needed and assigned.

5. AI tool creation/ Experimentation

Develop practical AI-enabled tools that automate and improve team logistics processes.

Test, manage, and refine these tools using strong problem-solving skills and feedback from end users

6. Demonstrate an Ownership Mindset:

Embrace Simple Modern's ownership culture by supporting warehouse operations, hands-on product fulfillment, and other operational initiatives as needed. Some summer assignments may involve heat and physical activity; the intern should be prepared to work safely, remain flexible, and contribute wherever support is needed.

7. Participate in Service Opportunities:

Participate in company-sponsored service opportunities with Simple Modern's giving partners, representing the organization with professionalism, generosity, humility, and a team-first attitude.

Corporate Values

• Excellence
• Generosity
• Humility
• Growth Mindset
• Collaboration

Team Specific Desired Skills

• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Organization and task management
• Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of logistics documentation and terminology

General Desired Qualities

• Productive and hardworking
• Highly collaborative and personable
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive, ownership-oriented approach
• Effective time management
• Ability to meet deadlines while priorities change

Success Measures

The internship will be evaluated based on reliable execution, accuracy, communication, and demonstrated growth in logistics capability. By the end of the summer, the intern should be able to support routine shipment booking and monitoring activities, maintain accurate status information, identify and communicate exceptions, and contribute useful reporting for the Logistics, Manufacturing, and Planning teams.