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Lactalis American Group · 1 month ago

Logistics Sustainability Internship

Bedford, NH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Lactalis American Group is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, seeking a Logistics Sustainability Intern to help decarbonize logistics. The intern will identify opportunities, conduct assessments, and collaborate with teams to align logistics strategies with sustainability goals.

DairyFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Logistics analysisDecarbonization strategiesTechno-economic assessmentsGreenhouse gas accountingData managementPlanning & OrganizingIntellectual curiosityFuture-oriented thinkingEmotional IntelligenceEffective communication

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 American Group

Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.

Founded in 1933

Buffalo, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lactalisamericangroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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