Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? Grimco is a leading $1.5 billion sign supply distribution company serving the graphics and signage industry. As a family-owned business, we combine the stability and resources of an industry leader with the agility and innovation of an entrepreneurial environment.
Job DescriptionINTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
We're looking for a summer intern to join our Logistics team and gain hands-on exposure to the day-to-day operations that keep our supply chain running smoothly. This internship offers direct shadowing experience with logistics coordinators and operations and supply chain data analysts, providing a front-row view of how orders, shipments, and data come together to solve problems and enhance the customer experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Shadow logistics coordinators to learn how shipments are planned, tracked, and resolved when issues arise.
Work alongside operations and supply chain data analysts to understand how logistics data is collected, organized, and used to support decisions.
Assist with day-to-day activities such as securing truckloads and reviewing delivery and transportation cost trends.
Help document and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal and external teams.
Identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement based on data, observations, and team feedback.
Participate in team meetings, contribute ideas, and complete a small project or presentation by the end of the internship to showcase what you learned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.
Genuinely curious about how things work and interested in understanding the why behind a process, not just the steps.
Detail-oriented and able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative team player who communicates well, asks thoughtful questions, and is eager to learn.
Comfortable with, or eager to learn, Excel and spreadsheet tools; exposure to data analysis or AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER
Direct shadowing and mentorship from logistics coordinators and operations and supply chain data analysts.
Hands-on exposure to shipment planning, tracking, carrier sourcing, issue resolution, and the flow of orders through the supply chain.
Practical experience using logistics data to evaluate delivery performance, transportation costs, and operational trends.
Opportunities to contribute to process improvements, SOP development, and a meaningful end-of-internship project or presentation.
Competitive internship compensation and the opportunity to be considered for future roles as business needs and candidate fit align.
READY TO MAKE YOUR MARK? Apply today and gain hands-on experience helping move products, information, and service across Grimco's supply chain.
ABOUT GRIMCO
Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.
Skills Required
- Currently a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field
- Curiosity about processes and understanding the reasons behind them
- Detail-oriented and organized in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and ask thoughtful questions
- Comfortable with or willing to learn Excel and spreadsheet tools
- Exposure to data analysis or AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot
What We Do
Grimco was founded in 1875 in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we have over 50 locations across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. We focus on the distribution of quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes substrates, traffic signs, digital print media, vehicle wrap films, sign vinyl, banner materials, sign frames, screen/garment, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format printers, inks, software, and more. With locations all across North America, we are locally stocked with ample inventory for our customer's convenience. Grimco is known for carrying the best products in the industry from our trusted vendors, including 3M™, Avery Dennison®, ORAFOL®, Clear focus, Sihl, General Formulations. We are also an authorized equipment reseller for HP, EPSON, Graphtec, Royal Sovereign, Fletcher, and Esko. Following thorough industry research, Grimco introduced to the market exclusive product lines such as Briteline, Hanley LEDs, MAXMETAL, Ion PVC, and Rad Grafix. Grimco strives to better service our customers across the Americas through further geographic growth, where a location is never too far away. With around the clock convenience, customers can order online 24/7 through our websites, with added benefits like precise delivery times, pricing, and product availability. We will also continue to represent the highest quality and most technologically advanced products available, always at a great value. The brands you know, from a company you can trust. Grimco has been voted "Vendor of the Year" by our customers in the FASTSIGNS, Signs by Tomorrow, and Signs Now nationwide franchise networks. We believe in selling within the industry to sign-makers and never compete with our customers. We will continue to employ the industry's most knowledgeable and skilled employees with experience to help grow our business. We look forward to serving our customers and their businesses in the future.
