Full job description
About Us
Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world’s largest trade lane – Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.
We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations. And we work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our company, communities and industry through an active social equity program.
Matson is a great place to work, and everyone who works with us becomes part of the Matson ohana or family. Join our team and help us move freight better than anyone.
Learn more at matson.com.
About the Role
Gain real world experience as an Intern in Matson’s Purchasing Department. The Intern rate of pay is $25/hour. This position requires the successful candidate to be in-office at our Oakland Corporate office 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
What you’ll do:
- Processing requisitions, request for quotes and purchase orders for, lube oil, fuel and food or other items as requested.
- Assist with NSE vendor database clean up, includes following up with vendors and updating vendor records in the system.
- Research past due purchase orders.
- Ad hoc projects as needed.
You have these skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.
And these qualifications:
- Rising Junior or Senior in active pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
At Matson, we’re looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.
