Summer Intern - GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.
Roanoke, VA 24001
About the Job
At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.
We are determined to help our customers operate as efficiently as possible by providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions for over 50,000 companies, including many of the world's most successful brands. As an Intern, you'll have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in an exciting, fast-paced environment, learning the skills that will help you build a meaningful career. During the 10 week program, Interns will be assigned to functional teams, such as operations support, finance, IT, learning & development, marketing, data science, engineering, business analytics, or HR to learn day-to-day operations, industry skills and overall comprehension of the business at one of our corporate offices or warehouse sites.
What you'll do on a typical day:
- Engage and communicate effectively with other professionals throughout the organization
- Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions
- Develop and implement project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones and risks
- Communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through emails, meetings and presentations
- Make recommendations to upper management
- Provide comprehensive reports to business leaders on assignments and other related projects
- Gain a strong understanding of industry trends and functional area initiatives
- Collaborate with fellow interns to complete a company-wide group project
At a minimum, you'll need:
- Currently enrolled as a rising college junior, senior or graduate student
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Availability to travel occasionally
- Demonstrated analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills
- Solid ability to organize, multitask and prioritize
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.