Transportation Internship - Summer 2026

Lowe's

  • Mooresville, NC
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Your ImpactIn this dynamic Transportation Internship, you'll play a key role in supporting Lowe’s supply chain operations by assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of transportation strategies. You’ll gain exposure to carrier management, logistics analytics, and freight optimization while working alongside seasoned professionals who ensure product flow across our network. As part of the Lowe’s Transportation team, you’ll help develop and implement solutions in partnership with vendors, distributions centers, and carriers – ensuring products are available when and where customers need them.Summer Internship ProgramWhether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.Our 10-week summer internship program (May 26th – July 31st) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
  • Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
  • Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
  • Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
  • Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
  • Push boundaries to discover what's possible.
Do Your Best Work in MooresvilleThis internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.What You Will LearnThe Transportation Internship will consist of a project-based assignment to broaden learning, experience, organizational knowledge, and business acumen. You will learn to:
  • Evaluate transportation resources and reference material currently residing on LowesNet and collaborate with leaders in the department to determine necessary updates and make changes to content as needed and gain approval for recommended changes through presentations to transportation directors and VP
  • Analyze deliveries to stores from all various sources to Lowe’s stores and develop recommendation for a strategy to synchronize deliveries and present recommendations to Transportation Directors and VP at the conclusion of the internship
  • Assist in the development of parcel transportation cost reduction or service improvement programs by participating in ongoing transportation analysis, projects and support
  • Analyze customer Likely To Recommend feedback for parcel and LTL deliveries and make recommendations on areas of improvement
  • Identify performance trends, and assist in implementing plans for supply chain and transportation-related solutions, enabling Lowe’s to take advantage of both service and cost opportunities, as well as remove inefficiencies and waste
  • Interact directly with transportation providers, stores, vendors, Lowe’s Supply Chain, Lowes.com, merchandising, procurement and distribution
Minimum Qualifications
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation or Operations Management
  • Expected graduation date of May 2027
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Proficient in MS Office programs (specifically in Power Point, Excel and data analysis tools)
Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Strong interpersonal, collaborative, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and report on key data metrics to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency
  • Relevant internship and/or experience in parcel transportation or logistics is a plus
  • Experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus organization
Benefits
  • Paid Internships
  • Eligibility for Lowe's Housing Benefit
  • 10% Associate Discount
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit .About Lowe’sLowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit .Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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