Job description
* Seeking Interns in New Jersey *
PCF delivers printed media to millions of homes across the Northeast region. PCF’s Logistics Routing & Optimization Intern will turn classroom skills into real-world impact: helping PCF with new client onboarding, route restructures, geographical updates, and specialized client programs.
Through a hands-on internship at PCF, a student will interact with several departments, which include Applications Development, IT Operations, Distribution Operations, and other Teams. The scope of this work will range from routine data quality work to project coordination.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Data Management:
· Inputting, updating and maintaining geographic data within databases. Working with a team of logistic professionals and other stakeholders to complete projects.
Data Analysis:
· Analyzing spatial data to identify patterns, trends and relationships.
Dart system:
· Learn this system and assist with the configuration to fulfill the changing needs of our customers
Customer Liaison:
· Act as customer liaison by providing regular ticket status to the customer/user.
Other duties as assigned
Experience:
Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Maps, Internet and archive research skills
Education:
A Junior or Senior preferred. Coursework from an accredited college or university in GIS planning, engineering, public or business administration or a closely related field would be preferred as well.
Schedule:
M-F, 8-4
Pay: $18-$20 (and credit if needed)
Required:
- Current college students entering their Junior, Senior year or Masters.
- Must be enrolled in an academic program majoring in one of the following:
- Geographic Information System
- Information Technology
- Logistics Program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in the use of Excel
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently
- Excellent project management, organizational and follow-through skill set.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled college student (entering Junior, Senior, or Master's)
- Enrollment in Geographic Information Systems, Information Technology, or Logistics program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with MS Word, Outlook, Google Maps, internet and archive research skills
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks independently
- Excellent project management, organizational and follow-through skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Coursework in GIS planning, engineering, public or business administration (preferred)
What We Do
Publishers Circulation Fulfillment (PCF) provides comprehensive distribution services and solutions for the print media industry, specializing in home delivery across the Northeast. With nearly 40 years of experience, PCF focuses on providing reliable, on-time delivery for daily and weekly publications, magazines, and commercial catalogs, utilizing a logistics platform powered by state-of-the-art technology to ensure excellence in service.
