Intern -Supply Chain Management - Robinson Fresh

C.H. Robinson

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Posted 24 days ago

Internship

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Interns will work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and best practices in perishable supply chain management, while also building strong internal and external relationships. They will learn and use best-in-class technology systems, acquiring skills across sales, negotiation, operations management, and technology within the perishable supply chain industry.

This internship at Robinson Fresh offers hands-on experience in perishable supply chain management. It requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, along with the ability to thrive in a team environment and deliver independent results. Juniors or seniors pursuing degrees in business, sales, marketing, supply chain, or related fields are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Communication

Relationship Building

Attention To Detail

Multitasking

Negotiation

Operations Management

Technology Utilization

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Job Description

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of perishable supply chain management? Robinson Fresh is a division of C.H. Robinson, and here you’ll help some of the world’s most diverse and prominent companies move their products around the world. The supply chain industry is evolving faster than ever before, and you’ll be in the middle of the action, gaining hands-on business experience with a Fortune 200 industry leader.

This paid internship will begin with an interactive onboarding program where you’ll learn more about Robinson Fresh, our technology, processes, and culture. Interns are integrated into our teams, giving you the opportunity to learn and be part of the action! Apply now to start your journey with Robinson Fresh.

At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and best practices in perishable supply chain management
  • Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers and growers
  • Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®
  • Acquire and apply skills across various areas of the perishable supply chain industry, including, but not limited to, sales and negotiation, operations management, and technology

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results
  • Relationship building skills
  • Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
  • High attention to detail and ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)
  • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative AI, or automation tools, with an interest in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance business outcomes

We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

Compensation Range

$15 - $30 per hour

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

EOE\Disabled\Veteran 

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

  • Three medical plans which include

    • Prescription drug coverage

    • Enhanced Fertility benefits

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)

  • Dental and Vision

  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Paid observed holidays

  • 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada

  • Paid parental leave

  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community

  • Charitable Giving Match Program

  • 401(k) with 6% company matching

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson is the global leader in Lean AI supply chains. For more than a century, companies everywhere have looked to us to reimagine how goods move. Now, as we redefine what’s next for the industry, that same drive fuels our commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chains, Today™. Trusted by 83,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers, we manage an unmatched 37 million shipments annually, representing $23 billion in freight. We deliver tailored solutions across the world via truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, air, and more. With our unique combination of human insight and Lean AI working as one, supply chains move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a responsible global citizen, we proudly contribute millions to the causes that matter most to our employees. For more information visit www.chrobinson.com. (Nasdaq: CHRW)

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