Procurement & Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)

CSX; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Job summary

CSX is offering a 10-week Procurement/Supply Chain internship at our Jacksonville headquarters. You will work on challenging assignments that sharpen decision-making and financial performance while gaining exposure to CSX methods and culture.

You'll cultivate partner relationships, analyze tradeoffs, support operations reviews, and help shape short- and long-term procurement strategies. The program includes housing support and opportunities for executive networking and site visits.

Qualifications

• Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions.
• Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations.
• Help guide the development of short- and long-term strategies for supply chain and procurement of resources.
• Consult and communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Procurement/Supply Chain Interns are placed within the Procurement/Supply Chain Department for a 10-week immersion in CSX methods and culture. Individuals complete challenging assignments that improve decision-making and financial performance. Procurement/Supply Chain internships provide an opportunity for candidates to experience what a role in corporate Procurement/Supply Chain looks like, while allowing CSX to actively recruit tomorrow’s best talent.

What You'll Experience

• 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
• Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
• Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing for the duration of the program. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay while gaining valuable professional experience.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Enhance your skills through executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking opportunities designed to help you build meaningful connections across CSX.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with business partners to analyze marketing, operating, and capital projects to understand economic tradeoffs and help make real-time business decisions.
• Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and financial valuations.
• Help guide the development of short- and long-term strategies for supply chain and procurement of resources.
• Consult and communicate analyses through presentations to senior management in the department and business partners from other departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a rising senior or graduate student enrolled in an accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in list majors. Preferred majors and areas of study: Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Be available to work up to 40 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program
• Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Must be 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 (based on a 4-point scale)
• Graduate students actively pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field
• Previous internship, co-op, part-time, or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or campus involvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Knowledge and Skills

• Academic distinction, proven leadership ability and initiative.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to a senior level audience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Job Requirements

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership/executive audiences.
• Work within established deadlines.
• Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned.
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test.

About Us

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

Closing Statement

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.