Strategic Sourcing Intern

CHS Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. offers a Strategic Sourcing Internship in our Transportation division based in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

You will support routine logistics tasks, maintain carrier data, and help analyze performance metrics for sourcing projects. You should be currently enrolled in a related program, with strong MS Office skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset to influence internal customers and drive change.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Currently enrolled in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Business Economics, or Agribusiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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 Strategic Sourcing 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

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

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.