Traffic Analyst Intern

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Or??al, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

This internship position is for the Fall Semester of 2025.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

Provide support to the International Trade team, specifically in US import operations, documentation handling, HTS classification, and shipment tracking. The intern will assist in ensuring import compliance and efficient shipment flow.

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• Assist with the preparation and verification of import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.).
• Support HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification for imported products.
• Track and trace inbound shipments, update shipment status in internal systems, and communicate any delays/issues.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely clearance and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and organized import records for compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist with internal reporting related to import activities (e.g., shipment status, costs, timelines).
• Perform additional tasks and project support as assigned by the trade compliance team.

What Makes You Great

Skills & Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or recently completed a program in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of international shipping and customs procedures preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

Key Learning Areas:

• US import procedures and compliance.
• HTS classification and tariff research.
• Shipment tracking and logistics coordination.
• Exposure to customs brokerage and freight forwarding processes

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Frequently required to travel nationally
• Occasionally required to stand; walk
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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