CPT Logistics Specialist Jobs
Logistics Specialist roles involve coordinating supply chains, managing freight documentation, and optimizing delivery workflows, all tasks that map directly to supply chain, operations, and business degree programs. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum, so bring a job description that shows operational or analytical responsibilities.
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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.
SUMMARY
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 Logistics 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
- Reconcile contracted freight payments.
- Perform routine logistical activities to include reporting, updates, emails, and customer service.
- Identify and resolve service level issues utilizing root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve service to our customers and CHS.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with carrier operations personnel as well as CHS customer service, sales, and other internal stakeholders.
- Maintain carrier information and pricing documents within Excel and specific ERP systems.
- Work directly with internal stakeholders to identify performance metrics and create presentations for business reviews and sourcing projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
INTRODUCTION
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.
SUMMARY
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 Logistics 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
- Reconcile contracted freight payments.
- Perform routine logistical activities to include reporting, updates, emails, and customer service.
- Identify and resolve service level issues utilizing root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve service to our customers and CHS.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with carrier operations personnel as well as CHS customer service, sales, and other internal stakeholders.
- Maintain carrier information and pricing documents within Excel and specific ERP systems.
- Work directly with internal stakeholders to identify performance metrics and create presentations for business reviews and sourcing projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 chscareers@chsinc.com to verify that the communication is from CHS.
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Get Access To All JobsLogistics Specialist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Logistics Specialist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role involves supply chain coordination, freight management, inventory analysis, or operations planning and your degree program includes coursework in those areas. Your DSO makes the final determination based on the job description and your academic program. Roles that are purely clerical with no analytical component are harder to justify as integral to a business or supply chain curriculum.
Can I do CPT at a freight brokerage or third-party logistics company?
Yes. Third-party logistics providers and freight brokerages are common CPT employers for supply chain and business students. The employer type doesn't restrict CPT eligibility. What matters is whether the duties on your offer letter connect to your curriculum. Roles involving carrier negotiations, shipment tracking, or customs documentation are generally strong fits for supply chain degree programs.
How do I find Logistics Specialist employers who are familiar with CPT?
Search for Logistics Specialist openings on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with international student hiring history. You can also ask during the interview whether the company has onboarded CPT or OPT students before. Employers who've done it once have the I-9 and E-Verify process figured out, which means fewer delays once you have your updated I-20 in hand.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my logistics internship extends beyond the original end date?
Your current CPT authorization becomes invalid the moment your I-20 end date passes. You need a new CPT authorization from your DSO before you continue working. That means a new offer letter or extension letter from the employer, a new DSO meeting, and an updated I-20 with the new end date. Working even one day past your authorized period is an unauthorized employment violation.
Can I work full-time as a Logistics Specialist on CPT during the summer?
Full-time CPT is allowed during summer if your school permits it and your DSO authorizes it. The critical rule is cumulative: if you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT across any combination of terms, you forfeit your OPT eligibility entirely. Many students in multi-semester logistics internship programs hit this limit without realizing it, so track your total full-time CPT days carefully.