Description
Requisition 38372:
A Day in the Life of a Sourcing Intern
As an intern working within the Sourcing department, you'll gain real life experience during your college academic career. You will develop skill related to Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations.
As a Norfolk Southern Intern, you will expect to gain the following experience:
• Hands-on Experience: engage in meaningful projects that align with your academic and career goals.
• Mentorship: benefit from guidance and mentorship from seasoned professionals in your department.
• Professionally Network: connect with professionals across various departments, building valuable relationships for your future career.
• Learning Opportunities: access training and development resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Inclusive Environment: join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration and innovation.
Soft Skills:
• A motivated self-starter committed to learning the ins and outs of the Sourcing department structure and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to study reference materials, ask questions and resolve problems.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability to grow from constructive feedback.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize work demands effectively, and meet deadlines without sacrificing standards of work.
• Ability to interact with various levels of management while being positive and professional.
Education Required
• Pursuing Bachelors Degree or higher required.
• Active enrolled student during the months of May through August 2025
o Freshman (27 or fewer credits)
o Sophomore (28 to 59 credits)
o Junior (60 to 89 credits)
o Senior (90 or more credits)
o Graduate Student
• Degree Paths: Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
Skills Required
• Microsoft Office skills including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• MS 365 Office Suite
Work Conditions
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 12 weeks; 5/19/2025-8/1/2025
Environment: Hybrid (two days in office; three days remote)
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9AM -5PM
Company Overview
Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country's population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.
At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.
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