About the role#
As an Intermodal Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the movement of freight across North America. You will learn how rail, drayage, trucking, pricing, and customer operations work together to keep supply chains moving. You will work alongside professionals in account management, carrier management, pricing, and business development. At the end of the internship, you will present your recommendations from a meaningful project to company leaders.
What you'll do#
- Develop a foundational understanding of intermodal transportation, supply chain operations, carrier capacity management, pricing, and customer service.
- Support account management and service assurance teams with transportation execution and recurring operational activities.
- Build relationships with carriers and internal partners while learning how capacity is sourced and optimized.
- Gain exposure to pricing strategies, business development, and customer solution discussions.
- Use technology, operational dashboards, and data analysis tools to identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Participate in rotational experiences across account management, carrier management, pricing, business development, and operational excellence teams.
- Collaborate on projects focused on process improvements, operational efficiency, or AI-enabled solutions.
- Demonstrate an ownership mindset by contributing ideas and supporting team objectives.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Experience using a customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and work across teams.
- Proven leadership or team involvement in internships, projects, or student organizations.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
- Work Modality: On-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day a week.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson operates as a global provider of transportation and logistics services. Founded in 1905, the company manages shipments across truckload, ocean, and air freight modes. It serves 83,000 customers and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The firm is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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