Internship in Transportation - Yard Automation (International Student)

About Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) manufactures luxury SUVs and electric vehicles in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, and produces lithium-ion batteries at its Bibb County campus. MBUSI promotes positive team culture, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

MBUSI offers an excellent total rewards package including competitive compensation, health and life insurance, 401(k) matching, retirement plans, annual bonuses, tuition assistance, paid holidays, childcare, a medical center, and a fitness center.

Essential Functions

• Support digitalization and automation of the trailer storage yard on-site at MBUSI, including using vision systems to track freight movement.
• Convert data pulled from the trailer yard into useful metrics.
• Troubleshoot exception cases where automated processes break down.
• Help implement AI-based process automation to streamline invoice auditing.
• Work with the transportation team to report expenses and forecast future spending.
• Develop a business plan to source and onboard a Transportation Management System.

Other Regular Daily Tasks

• Record and report the previous day's operational targets.
• Support projects related to inbound domestic and international transportation.
• Track ocean containers for detention and demurrage and coordinate their return to port.
• Work closely with the Material Planning team to prioritize inbound deliveries.
• Analyze incoming invoices for accuracy and statistics.
• Prepare regular reports on carbon emissions from the overall freight network.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance/Controlling, or a related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary skills:

• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Microsoft Office applications.
• Collection and analysis of data.
• Clear written and oral communication.
• Understanding of intermodal freight.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university or in a gap year between a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
• Studies outside the United States; applications from students currently studying in the United States are not accepted.
• At least three semesters of study in a relevant field.
• Available for a minimum of six months.

Internship Details and Benefits

• Paid internship with an hourly rate of $18.
• Coverage of visa costs.
• $700 housing bonus.
• Preferred start date: January 2027.

How to Apply

Applicants must attach a cover letter including starting availability, a detailed CV or resume, university transcript, high school diploma, working references, and certificate of enrollment.

Contact

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes-Drive
35490 Vance
Mara Buehrer: mara.buehrer@mercedes-benz.com