Procurement & Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)

CSX Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Support

Job summary

CSX Corporation offers a 10-week Summer Internship in Procurement/Supply Chain at CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, FL. The program includes housing support, on-site work, competitive hourly pay, and professional development through networking and site visits.

Eligible students must be rising seniors or graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and pursuing related degrees. The internship emphasizes cross-functional exposure and real-time decision-making within CSX methods and culture.

Qualifications

• Be a rising senior or graduate student with expected graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, IS, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields.
• Available to work up to 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.
• Demonstrate communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with business partners to analyze projects and understand economic tradeoffs.
• Provide analytical support for operations reviews, resource allocations, and valuations.
• Help guide development of short- and long-term supply chain strategies.
• Present analyses to senior management and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:

Individuals play a key role in completing identified Procurement/Supply Chain projects such as

• 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.