Customs Intern Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

This immersive internship program runs 10 to 16 weeks, depending on your academic schedule, and provides handson exposure to the dynamic world of customs brokerage, trade compliance, and international logistics support. Internship experiences vary by location and training program, allowing interns to gain exposure to different aspects of Customs Operations and Trade Services, such as compliance support, customer coordination, process documentation, projectbased initiatives, or customsrelated data and reporting.

You'll learn directly from experienced customs professionals, collaborate with fellow interns across the country, and gain realworld exposure to the tools, processes, and regulatory frameworks that support compliant crossborder trade into the United States. Along the way, you'll participate in networking events, executive speaker sessions, and structured learning activities designed to help you grow both professionally and personally.

• Integrate into a team within one of our major business units - Customs & Trade Services
• Participate in a locationspecific training program focused on areas such as:
  • • Customs brokerage operations and clearance processes (observational and supportbased)
    • Import compliance fundamentals, trade regulations, and documentation requirements
    • Customer support and shipment coordination
    • Project based trade initiatives (e.g., process improvement, audit preparation, reporting, or compliance research)
    • Data, systems, or customs technology support (nontransactional)
• Learn Kuehne+Nagel customs terminology, workflows, and standard operating procedures
• Assist with operational, analytical, or administrative tasks that support customs specialists, such as document review preparation, data validation, reporting, and process documentation
• Support compliance activities without conducting Customs business, including no direct system filings, transmissions, or filing decisions
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer care, and trade compliance)
• Participate in internship program activities, including guest speakers, intern events, and regular checkins
• Track your learning progress through structured program resources and feedback
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation highlighting your experience, learning outcomes, and key takeaways
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams and internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, customer care, and trade compliance)
• Participate in internship program activities, including guest speakers, intern events, and regular checkins
• Track your learning progress through structured program resources and feedback
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation highlighting your experience, learning outcomes, and key takeaways

• Rising senior or recent graduate, preferreably in relevant majors include supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• A positive attitude with curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn and grow

Applicants need to fully complete all application questions to be considered for a Summer Internship opportunity.

Please note that summer interns are not eligible for full time employee benefits. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is between $15.00 and $20.00 Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-RT1

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes [e.g. screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.