Ruan Transportation Management Systems

Data Analytics Intern - Summer 2026

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Des Moines, IA

In-Office

Internship

Logistics • Transportation

The Role

The Data Analytics Intern will analyze data, assist with reports, support financial analysis, and contribute to process improvement projects during their internship at Ruan.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Ruan is now hiring a Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2026.

This is a full-time position that will work a mix of on-site at our downtown Des Moines campus and remote.

The Data Analytics Intern will assist in gathering data from various sources and ensure its accuracy and completeness utilizing statistical methods and tools to analyze data and generate actionable insights. Will work closely with cross-functional teams to support data-informed decision-making processes.

The purpose of the internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a career in supply chain, transportation, accounting, human resources, IT, or applicable division. Interns may be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the transportation business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.

Carrying out the Company's organizational values and operating in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies are required functions. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

% of TIME SPENT
- Duties may include assisting in the preparation of reports and presentation material 25%
- Provide day-to-day business activities focused on meeting internal and external customer needs 25%
- Fully support financial business case analysis 25%
- Participate in major cost and process improvement initiatives and projects, and provide technical support in managing the business unit's financial performance. 20%
- Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required. 5%

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Some College Courses Preferred
Course(s) of Study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Human Resources, IT
Experience: none
Type of Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree: Pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and analysis.
- Tools and Systems: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and familiarity with database management systems (e.g., SQL).
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Top Skills

Power BI

Python

SQL

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The Company

HQ: Des Moines, Iowa

2,302 Employees

Year Founded: 1932

What We Do

About Ruan

Founded in 1932, Ruan is a family-owned transportation company providing Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services. With more than 90 years of transportation and logistics experience, Ruan is one of the top 10 privately owned transportation service companies in the country. The company operates in 48 states and has more than 300 locations nationwide.