What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics & Operations Intern position at Gesture?
Job Title: Logistics and Operations Intern
Location: New York, NY - NON-REMOTE
Type: Paid & unpaid Internship
About us:
Join Gesture and be a part of revolutionizing the logistical e-commerce and marketing technology industry, where innovation meets passion, and technology shapes the future of consumer-to-brand relationships. At Gesture, we're dedicated to helping our employees discover their passion and purpose while redefining the way people connect and celebrate special moments.
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics and Operations Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in supply chain logistics, with a special focus on managing last-mile deliveries, some human resource responsibilities, customer experience, and other operational related cross department duties.
Key responsibilities that you will learn how to master, implement and execute:
- Learn how to collaborate with logistics partners and couriers to prioritize and track deliveries.
- Monitor delivery progress and address any issues that may arise.
- Learn how to assist in the efficient processing of orders, from order entry to fulfillment.
- Expedite orders as needed to meet tight delivery deadlines.
- Learn how to generate reports and provide insights to enhance logistics efficiency.
- Assist in managing and expediting last-mile orders to ensure on-time delivery.
- Learn to communicate with customers regarding order status, tracking information, and any delivery delays.
- Assist in analyzing logistics data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and delivery optimization.
Requirements:
- A sincere interest and curiosity on how delivery processes operate (amazon, door dash, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Enthusiasm for problem-solving and adaptability in a dynamic logistics environment.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Previous coursework or experience in supply chain and logistics is a plus.
Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive Stipend.
- Professional development: Support for ongoing learning and career growth.
- Work Environment: Positive, friendly, and collaborative atmosphere,
- Free Gestures for friends and family.
Applicant Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant coursework or projects. In your cover letter, please emphasize your key skills, experiences, and the reasons you're drawn to this role.
Join us in driving operational excellence and success in the e-comm/mar-tech industry. We look forward to welcoming a motivated and talented professional to our team!
We strongly encourage you to start by downloading our app. In addition, please visit gesture.vip at your earliest convenience to learn more about the company.
Gesture is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location and in some cases paid internships may be in the form of an internship stipend. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
Gesture has a KPI and Pacesetting culture. As such, we are seeking Sharp, Motivated, High-Performing team members.
The right candidate will experience the most success in this role, will have a START-UP mindset and is interested in growing with the company from a ground floor opportunity.
