Logistics Intern

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Minnesota invites you to join our Transportation division as a Logistics Intern. You’ll support freight payments, routine logistics tasks, and customer service while learning how CHS coordinates global supply chains.

You’ll develop project management and change management skills, influence internal customers, and build relationships with carrier operations and internal teams as part of a paid internship designed to grow leaders in agriculture logistics.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree related to supply chain or business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, data and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile contracted freight payments.
• Perform routine logistical activities including reporting, updates, emails, and customer service.
• Identify and resolve service level issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with carrier operations personnel and CHS internal teams.
• Maintain carrier information and pricing documents within Excel and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify performance metrics and create presentations for business reviews and sourcing projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Education

Pursuing relevant degree

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office suite

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Location: US-ST PAUL MN

Summary

Through an internship with CHS, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support agriculture, strengthen communities, and help advance a global business. Our paid internship program offers an opportunity to build practical skills, grow your leadership capabilities, and see how your ideas can make an impact. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals and connect with mentors, industry experts and senior leaders, while gaining career insights, building relationships and exploring how CHS businesses work together to empower agriculture.

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Transportation division. We are seeking a Logistics Intern to join our team. You must be customer-focused with excellent communication skills, project management, and change management skills. Must have the ability to influence internal customers, build relationships, and lead change efforts.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile contracted freight payments.
• Perform routine logistical activities to include reporting, updates, emails, and customer service.
• Identify and resolve service level issues utilizing root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve service to our customers and CHS.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with carrier operations personnel as well as CHS customer service, sales, and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain carrier information and pricing documents within Excel and specific ERP systems.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders to identify performance metrics and create presentations for business reviews and sourcing projects

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Currently enrolled in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Business Economics, or Agribusiness
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong communication, data skills and time management skills.
• Self-starter and motivated to learn new systems and proficiencies

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.