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Job Summary
Supply Chain Intern (Hybrid-Remote)
Operations and Supply Chain 12-Week Internship London (Hybrid-Remote)
We are seeking an intern/placement student ideally located near the University of East London Greenwich University Ravensbourne SOAS UCL Goldsmiths University and surrounding areas.
About Us
Kodgav is an innovative agritech startup that simplifies how food manufacturers wholesalers and retailers source food ingredients from Africa.
- London Finalist in the UK Startup Awards for Food x Agtech Startup of the Year.
- Finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for innovation.
Kodgav is a pre-funded startup fully funded by our founder. Despite operating with a lean team weve achieved remarkable milestones and built a reputation for innovation and excellence. We have a growing customer base across Europe and now expanding into the US.
85% of our interns secured entry-level roles within six months of completing their internship with us.
About the Role
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our operations team for a 12-week internship starting in April/May 2026. This is a hands-on role where you will support the end-to-end movement of agricultural commodities from origin to destination: covering procurement coordination shipping logistics trade documentation and stakeholder communication.
Youll work closely with the operations and sales teams to keep shipments on track documentation accurate and stakeholders informed. This is an ideal opportunity for university students who want real-world supply chain experience in international trade.
What Youll Do
- Partner onboarding: Assist with vetting and onboarding new supply chain partners including production and logistics partners.
- Shipment coordination: Support the planning and tracking of commodity shipments from supplier to buyer ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
- Trade documentation: Help prepare and review key trade documents including bills of lading commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates.
- Supplier communication: Assist with day-to-day communication with suppliers freight forwarders and logistics partners across Africa and Europe.
- Procurement support: Help source and evaluate suppliers request quotes and compare pricing and terms for agricultural commodities.
- CRM and data management: Maintain accurate records in HubSpot CRM Airtable update shipment statuses and track key supply chain metrics.
- Logistics research: Research shipping routes freight rates port conditions and customs requirements for Kodgavs key trade corridors.
- Quality and compliance: Support our operations and sales team during compliance.
- Bi-weekly in-person sessions: Attend 12 in-person team sessions per month in London (North Greenwich area) for training collaboration and team building.
What Youll Learn
- How international commodity supply chains work end-to-end from farm to buyer
- Trade documentation and compliance for cross-border agricultural shipments
- Logistics planning: shipping routes Incoterms freight forwarding and customs clearance
- Procurement and supplier management in emerging markets (East West and North Africa)
- CRM and operational tools: HubSpot Airtable logistics platforms and AI-assisted workflows
- Agrifood industry: market dynamics pricing quality standards and seasonality
- Stakeholder communication across cultures time zones and supply chain stages
Who You Are
- Were looking for curious organised and proactive students who want to learn how global supply chains work.
- Currently enrolled at a UK university (second year undergraduate to masters level)
- Studying a relevant field: Supply Chain Management Logistics International Trade Business Operations Agribusiness or Economics
- Priority given to students at University of Greenwich UCL UEL Goldsmith and Imperial College but all London-based universities welcome
Key Dates
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 1015 hours per week
Applications close: Friday April 24 2026
Internship start: Monday 27 April Monday 18 May 2026
Screening and interviews: Rolling apply early
Hours: 1015 hours per week
Applications close: Friday April 24 2026
Internship start: Monday 27 April Monday 18 May 2026
Screening and interviews: Rolling apply early
Unpaid Internship
- This internship is voluntary and unpaid designed to provide a learning experience that enhances your skills and career.
- The role is remote-first. You will need a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace.
- In-person sessions are held 12 times per month in the Canary Wharf / North Greenwicha area
- This internship is designed to fit alongside university commitments. We will work with you on scheduling.
Requirements
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with an organised approach to work
- Interested in agribusiness international trade or food supply chains
- Comfortable working independently in a remote-first environment
- Available for 1015 hours per week over a 12-week period.
Benefits
What Youll Get
- A letter of recommendation from Kodgavs founder upon successful completion
- LinkedIn endorsement for skills demonstrated during the internship
- Hands-on training in supply chain operations from an award-winning founder and experienced team
- Real experience with CRM tools logistics platforms and AI-assisted workflows
- Exposure to international commodity trading across Africa and global markets
- Flexible hours designed around your university schedule and other commitments
Why Join Us
At Kodgav youll be part of an award-winning startup on the cutting edge of innovation. Working directly with our founder youll gain unparalleled industry exposure and make a tangible impact in a company dedicated to building sustainable solutions for the global food industry. Our internship program has consistently helped past participants launch successful careers and were excited to support your journey.
Join us in reshaping the future of food sourcing.
