Ashley Global Retail · 3 months ago
Planning Coordinator Internship (Summer)
Mesquite, Texas, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternAshley Furniture is a leading company in the furniture industry, and they are seeking a Planning Coordinator Intern for the summer. This internship provides hands-on experience in logistics and operations, focusing on freight planning, scheduling, and operational coordination.
E-CommerceFurnitureLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Support Freight and Capacity Planning: Assist with scheduling inbound trucks and outbound freight, helping to balance equipment productivity, driver availability, and customer needs
Learn Trailer and Asset Management: Track trailer usage and customer trailer pools while identifying opportunities to reduce inactive assets
Monitor Performance Metrics: Help track delivery schedules, on-time performance, and other transportation KPIs
Collaborate with Teams: Partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Area Managers to understand how freight volumes align with network commitments
Assist with Documentation: Maintain accurate records in transportation systems, ensuring billing, routing, and compliance data are correct
Problem-Solve in Real Time: Learn how to identify and troubleshoot transportation challenges as they arise
Process Improvement Exposure: Contribute fresh ideas to improve efficiency in routing, freight management, and coordination
Qualification
Required
Actively pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
Ability to review data and spot trends in performance, cost, and efficiency
Strong verbal and written communication for working with multiple teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); exposure to ERP or Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment
Company
Ashley Global Retail
Who We Are: Ashley is the largest furniture store brand in North America—a distinction we’ve held since 2005.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caitlin Carnahan
Marketing Manager, Brand Partnerships
Christopher Wantlin
Chief Retail Officer
Recent News
Furniture Today
2025-04-15
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