Transportation Planner Intern – Spring 2026

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

Assist in tendering outbound freight to various freight forwarders and coordinating shipment pickups

• Support communication between carriers, freight forwarders, and distribution centers to align transportation schedules
• Analyze freight forwarder performance (e.g., on-time pickups, delivery rates, cost-efficiency) and present improvement recommendations
• Conduct order compliance audits to ensure export orders meet regulatory standards and identify training or process gaps
• Review carrier communication logs to identify recurring issues or bottlenecks and develop standard response templates
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and transportation processes

What makes you a good fit

A current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or Computer Science / Engineering

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Basic knowledge of Power BI is preferred for data visualization and reporting

Strong ability to analyze and interpret data to identify trends and insights

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Some benefits of joining Henkel as an intern

Exciting projects that allow you to make real impact and collaborate with Henkel colleagues worldwide.

Countless learning opportunities available through Henkel’s online learning platform with over 9,000 professional courses.

Networking events with Henkel business leaders, experts and sustainability ambassadors.

Ongoing feedback discussions throughout the internship that allow you to accomplish concrete goals.

In-person and virtual social events to connect with other Henkel interns across the country.

Following your internship, you may be invited to join Henkel as a returning intern or full-time employee.

Additional information

This internship is NOT eligible for a housing stipend or relocation support.

The anticipated start date for this internship is January 12, 2026, and the anticipated end date is May 15, 2026.

This position requires you be available to work ~20 hours / week.

Recruitment for our 2026 internships starts in late August 2025 and runs through early March 2026 or until all our positions are filled.

If selected to move forward in our recruitment process, you will receive an email from our talent acquisition team.

If a position you applied to is filled by another candidate, you will receive an email from our team alerting you that the position is closed.

The salary for this role is $22-$27 / hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.