Title: Supply Chain Intern
Duration: 2025 Summer
Position: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supply Chain Analyst
Location: Paducah, KY
About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, KY and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 135 tow and tugboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St. Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and Houston, TX. With over 1,500 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. Various technologies, data, and intellectual capital are all invaluable resources that keep Marquette at the forefront of the transportation and logistics world.
Principal Responsibilities:
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Conduct supply chain analysis across Paducah, New Orleans, and Houston locations.
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Collaborate with various teams to analyze and document supply chain processes and recommend improvements.
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Participate in on-site logistics and warehousing activities, including River and Gulf-Inland logistics, fuel procurement, purchasing, and various warehouse operations.
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Document supply chain processes and best practices across the different locations.
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Visit key vendors and assist in process reviews.
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Participate in vessel visits to gain hands-on experience with inventory audits and order/receiving process reviews.
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Complete a capstone project summarizing your internship accomplishments and present it to company leadership and appropriate manager.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum GPA of 3.50.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight between Paducah, New Orleans, and Houston offices.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with a basic understanding of PowerBI.
Why Join Us?
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Gain hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management across multiple key locations.
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Work on impactful projects that contribute to real business improvements.
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Mentorship and networking opportunities throughout the Company and with other summer interns.
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Engage in a capstone project that showcases your summer’s accomplishments.
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Inclusive and diverse culture.
This is a paid summer internship opportunity located onsite at the corporate headquarters in Paducah, KY.