Intern - Contracts and Trade Compliance Job at RENK America, Muskegon, MI

  • RENK America
  • Muskegon, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Ready to make an impact?  As a Contracts & Trade Compliance Intern, you?ll help transform how our teams work by mapping processes, improving workflows, designing smart tools, and supporting global compliance initiatives.

  • Dive into real organizational process work by mapping end-to-end Contract and Trade Compliance workflows and identifying opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve how teams collaborate.
  • Partner with teams across Legal, Business Development, Program Management and Supply Chain to uncover workflow challenges and help design smarter, more efficient approval processes.
  • Build tools that make a difference by creating standardized forms and process aids that help teams submit complete, accurate information from the start.
  • Contribute to Trade Compliance initiatives by assisting with ERP data improvements, including updating Country of Origin details across product lines.
  • Help modernize Contracts operations by updating routing and archiving guides, capturing workflows visually, and ensuring processes are clear and easy to follow.
  • Review contract templates with a critical eye, benchmarking against industry best practices and recommending updates that enhance clarity, consistency, and reduce organizational risk.
  • Create practical, user-ready learning content such as onboarding training modules, negotiation strategy guides, standardized definitions, and global culture profiles that support international business engagement.
  • Support research efforts and cross-functional projects that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve efficiency across the Contracts & Trade Compliance Teams.

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelor?s degree in Management, Business Administration, International Business, Legal, or related field
  • 3.0+ GPA
  • Junior or Senior status
  • Preferred Additional Skills:
    • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, formatting).
    • Familiarity with ERP systems and confidence in navigating basic workflow or data-entry functions.
    • Familiarity with regulations such as FAR/DFARS, EAR and ITAR or willingness to learn.
    • Ability to research regulations, interpret guidance, and summarize key requirements clearly.
    • Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, or standard operating procedures.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions.
    • Interest or coursework in international business, compliance, supply chain, or contract administration.
    • Self-starter able to work independently and take initiative in ambiguous or evolving tasks.
    • Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to translate stakeholder input into actionable recommendations.
    • Creative approach to problem-solving, especially when developing templates, tools, or training materials.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office

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