Supply chain & logistics internships in Asia and beyond
Shipments, stock and routes with logistics teams in Asia.
Overview
What the internship is about
Logistics interns join freight forwarders, warehouse operators, manufacturers and e-commerce fulfillment teams. You track shipments across ports and borders, reconcile stock counts, compare carrier quotes and update orders in an ERP system such as SAP or Oracle. Many hosts move goods through Singapore's port or across Southeast Asia, so you learn how customs papers, Incoterms and lead times affect every order.
Days are busy and practical: a morning check of shipments, supplier calls, then an afternoon on cost analysis in Excel. Singapore and Malaysia have the most host companies, followed by Thailand and Vietnam.
Why do it
What you'll get out of it
See how goods move through shipping, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution. You learn how one delay at a port ripples through every step that follows.
Help compare suppliers, request quotes and check quality. You learn how companies buy responsibly, and how to choose when price, quality and speed pull in different directions.
Use Excel and other data tools to find ways to make supply chains faster and cheaper. You learn to back every recommendation with numbers a manager can check.
Your role
Use lean methods to help map processes and suggest changes that save time and cut waste.
Help track waste, energy use and supplier practices, and suggest greener options. You learn how companies weigh cost against environmental impact.
Research risks and options to help build supply chains that cope with a changing global market.
Where to go
This is where we have the most host companies in this field, but you can do it in any of our destinations. See all destinations
Where you can do this
Prices
How much it costs
FAQ
Your questions, answered
What will I do on a supply chain and logistics internship?
You'll help move goods from factories to customers. Tasks can include tracking shipments, checking stock levels, analyzing costs and helping plan better routes.
Do I need experience to get a supply chain and logistics internship?
No. Supply chain, business and engineering students fit well. Being organized and good with spreadsheets helps most.
What skills and tools will I use?
Mostly Excel and the company's inventory or ERP system, such as SAP. You'll see how companies in Asia keep goods moving between countries.
Where can I do a supply chain and logistics internship?
Popular destinations for supply chain and logistics internships include Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and India. Tell us where you'd like to go and we'll check what's possible.
Can I get university credit for my internship?
Yes, if your university accepts it: we provide the documents it needs (internship agreement, placement confirmation, supervisor evaluation and a host certificate of completion). Your university decides whether to give credit, and how much.
How much does it cost, and is it paid?
Programs start from $2,050 for 6 weeks on Explorer, depending on where you go. Most internships are unpaid.
In depth
- Track shipments and tell customers or teams where their goods are.
- Check stock levels and flag shortages early.
- Analyze shipping and storage costs in Excel.
- Help plan routes and delivery schedules.
- Update records in the company's ERP system, such as SAP.
- Map a process step by step and suggest where to save time.
- Excel for costs, stock and delivery data.
- Working in an ERP or inventory system such as SAP.
- How goods move between countries in Asia: shipping, customs and warehouses.
- Spotting problems early and solving them with suppliers.
- Clear, quick communication with teams in other countries.
- A clearer idea of where you fit: purchasing, warehousing, transport or planning.
- Singapore: supply chain is among our strongest fields.
- Malaysia: supply chain is among our strongest fields, and daily life costs much less than in Singapore.
- Thailand: supply chain is among our strongest fields, and our team is based in Bangkok.
- Vietnam: our best-value destination, with placements in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Indonesia: supply chain is among our strongest fields there.
- India: placements are in Jaipur.
Intern stories
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Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.