Procurement & Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)

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 student enrolled in an accredited college or university

• 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.