Lactalis U.S. Yogurt · 1 month ago
Logistics Sustainability Internship
Bedford,NH,US
Internship
Onsite
InternLactalis U.S. Yogurt is a leading dairy company committed to sustainability and innovation. The Logistics Sustainability Intern will focus on decarbonizing logistics by assessing technologies, analyzing logistics networks, and collaborating with teams to align with company goals.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Assess techno-economic feasibility of available emission-reduction technologies (EV, rail, etc.)
Analyze our logistics network and identify which routes/lanes are the most readily decarbonized
Recommend an action plan that would enable significant decarbonization of Lactalis USA logistics by 2030
Document available/applicable grants and incentives that can be leveraged for this work in areas where Lactalis USA operates (local, state, federal level)
Evaluate available resources, conferences, organizations, and working groups for relevance to our needs
Report on the state of logistics decarbonization in the US and prepare a benchmarking inventory against key competitors in the Consumer Package Goods (CPG) space in the US
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required
A major related to logistics, supply chain, engineering, operations, or sustainability is required
Requires professional competence for independent work, meeting with various internal and external stakeholders, and effectively communicating learning outcomes at various points during the internship
Basic data management skills are essential; experience working with lane-level logistics data is a plus
Analyze data and situations rigorously to identify causes/effects, select appropriate information, and make effective decisions
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) by transmitting and receiving information clearly, considering the audience's point of view, using tact and diplomacy, and adjusting style, tone, and level of detail to engage all stakeholders
Ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions in positive ways, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict (Emotional Intelligence)
Intellectual curiosity; receptive to new and different ideas or opinions, and open to learning from the business environment
Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives with method and rigor (Planning & Organizing)
Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, and analyze, develop, and present the associated results and action plans
Coordination and redaction of R&D strategy, matching business needs, R&D resources, and the external state of the art
Ability to understand market research data and utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to gain consumer insights, support decision-making, and build defense/offensive strategies for the short, medium, and long-term
Ability to show clear, creative, and imaginative ideas about what should happen or be done in the future (Future-oriented)
Preferred
Candidates currently enrolled in graduate studies are strongly preferred
Interest or experience is preferred in at least one of the following areas: Decarbonizing logistics networks currently dependent on heavy-duty vehicles, Techno-economic assessments, especially related to energy transitions, Greenhouse gas accounting, especially related to transport/logistics
Understanding of greenhouse gas accounting is strongly preferred
Knowledge of supply chain logistics is preferred
Knowledge of technologies that reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles is an asset
Benefits
Paid Time Off from day one
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt division is part of the world’s largest dairy company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase