Intern - Capacity Portfolio Representative - Summer 2027

C.H. Robinson Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental leave

Job summary

C.H. Robinson Company in Kansas City, MO offers a Summer 2027 internship for junior/senior students pursuing business, sales, or supply chain. You’ll work with the Capacity Portfolio team to engage carriers and learn Navisphere, our global platform, while gaining hands-on sales and operations exposure.

The program includes onboarding, mentorship, and networking to sharpen negotiation, relationship management, and analytical skills for real client impact.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in junior or senior year (graduation 2027/28).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment.
• Strong relationship-building abilities and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Learn internal business processes and supply chain practices.
• Build relationships internally and with customers, carriers and suppliers.
• Learn and use Navisphere, our global supply chain platform.
• Assist across sales, negotiations, operations, and information systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team environment

Relationship building

Detail orientation

Education

Undergraduate student (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Navisphere

Job description

Intern - Capacity Portfolio Representative - Summer 2027

Primary Location: Kansas City, MO United States of America

This Summer 2027 internship is open to undergraduate students in their junior year who will graduate in December 2027 or during Spring/Summer 2028.

Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as a Capacity Portfolio Representative intern at C.H. Robinson, where you'll play a crucial role in helping some of the world's most prominent companies achieve their business goals. As part of our team, you’ll engage directly with carriers, learning how to build strong relationships and provide innovative solutions to optimize their supply chains.

This paid internship will start with an interactive onboarding program where you'll gain insight into C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading technology, business development strategies, and customer-centric culture. You'll be integrated into our sales team, giving you hands-on experience in driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base.

Throughout the program, you will gainreal-world experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to build a strong network within the logistics and transportation industry. By the end of the summer, you’ll have sharpened your negotiation, relationship management, analytical and problem-solving skills while contributing to impactful initiatives that drive success for both our clients and C.H. Robinson.

Responsibilities:

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

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)

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.

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

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

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