International Logistics Intern

Shelton, CT

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

Looking to kick-start your career with an iconic brand like BIC? Our early career and internship opportunities offer university students the chance to roll up their sleeves and make a meaningful impact with their work. At BIC, you’ll do more than make copies and fetch coffees!

During our 10-week internship program, students will have the chance to gain insight into a variety of different cross-functional roles spanning across our global business. Working alongside the best and brightest minds, you’ll contribute to current projects, solve business challenges, and align your work with our strategic initiatives!

Our North America (NAM) Internship Program offers:

Exposure to leadership
Cross-functional projects
Networking opportunities across the business real-world, hands-on work professional development sessions

As an intern under our Senior Manager of Import/Export Logistics & Compliance for North America you will gain exposure to the flow of products being moved in and our of various countries. You will participate in the monitoring and analysis of import/export data.

What You Will Do:

Work on assigned country responsibility pertaining to import/export transactions.
Testing new enhancements to processes and procedures.
Grow knowledge of standard operating procedures for shipments into and out of the country.
Attend weekly freight forwarder meetings to understand key discussion points and build working relationships.
Process invoices and spot audit freight costs to capture discrepancies and understand associated fees related to ocean shipments.
Present challenges to team in Level Up meetings to brainstorm and partner with the team to work through resolution findings.
Extract data for tracking purposes or document retention and/or freight data from freight forwarders portals.
Participate in self-audit objectives to build compliance knowledge and understand import entry elements.
Support TYK sheets by providing suggestions for questions based on hands on exposure.

What We Are Looking For In You:

Minimum of 2 years of undergraduate experience
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced in Microsoft Office software programs
Effective time management skills
Excellent teamwork and team building skills
Ability to demonstrate leadership and accountability
Interest in Supply Chain, Business Management, Technology, or Engineering

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means