Intern - Business Analyst

C.H. Robinson•Chicago, IL

1d•$15 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Robinson Managed Services division as a Business Analyst intern. In this role, you will analyze key performance metrics and provide insights that drive meaningful change. Your responsibilities will include evaluating business processes, anticipating needs, and identifying opportunities for improvement to benefit our customers. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal teams to help them understand trends and translate data into actionable insights. If you’re ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply today! Our internship program provides you with the opportunity to make an impact at a Fortune 200 global company. You’ll help some of the world’s most diverse and prominent companies move their products around the world. The supply chain industry is evolving faster than ever before, and you’ll be in the middle of the action, gaining hands-on business experience. This paid internship will begin with an interactive onboarding program where you’ll learn more about C.H. Robinson, our technology, processes, and culture. Interns are integrated into our teams, giving you the opportunity to learn global freight services and help shippers and carriers optimize supply chains. At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site four days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work one day a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results
Relationship building skills
Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
High attention to detail and ability to multitask
High proficiency in excel
Proficient in Power BI or Tableau

Nice To Haves

Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Basic understanding of SQL or databases
Undergraduate education at a Junior level (pursuing a degree in finance, computer science, supply chain, economics, information systems, engineering, computer science or a related major)

Responsibilities

Analyze business processes by engaging with internal employees to understand workflows and identify inefficiencies.
Evaluate data trends and key performance metrics to provide actionable insights for improving operations.
Develop reports and dashboards using Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).
Translate data into a compelling narrative for executive-level presentations and decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend process improvements and technology solutions.
Support solution design by applying analytical tools to solve business problems, not just technical challenges.
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives by combining process knowledge with data-driven recommendations.

Benefits

Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities