C.H. Robinson is looking for an Intern to join the Global Forwarding team in Manchester.
As an intern, you'll have the chance to make an impact at a Fortune 200 global company. You'll assist some of the world's most diverse and well-known companies in moving their products across the globe. With the supply chain industry evolving rapidly, you'll be right in the middle of the action, gaining valuable hands-on business experience. This paid internship kicks off with an engaging on-boarding program, where you'll learn about C.H. Robinson, our technology, processes, and culture. Interns are fully integrated into our teams, providing you with the opportunity to learn about global freight services and assist shippers and carriers in optimizing their supply chains.
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At C.H. Robinson, we're firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site four days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work one day a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.
If this sounds like you - and we have captured your attention - apply today as we would like to hear more about you and your experiences!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices
- Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers
- Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®
- Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- 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:
- 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)
WHAT WE OFFER?
- Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving, global organization
- A fun, open, and inclusive workplace that encourages innovative thinking
- Possibility to develop your language skills in our multilingual offices
- Opportunities for professional growth with access to training platforms like Percipio and GoFluent
- Comprehensive benefits: competitive internship allowance
- Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and 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!
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers' businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.