Ingredion is seeking a motivated and outgoing student to fill our Clean and Simple platform Internship for summer 2023. As the US & Can Clean and Simple platform Intern, you will support key platform activities. You will get to be creative and learn the portfolio and priorities as well as assist the platform lead with activities related to innovation/ marketing projects, support strategy and pricing of the platform, all while collaborating with G2M teams.
AS THE C&S PLATFORM INTERN, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Support the regional lead with the innovation projects and new launches in the region with marketing and business activities
Support with the new strategy and pricing activities for the US/Can Clean and Simple platform. This will include market research and deep understanding of the current portfolio.
Collaborate with the cross-functional teams (including sales, technical, marketing) to build and execute against the Clean and Simple platform priority areas.
THE CLEAN & SIMPLE PLATFORM INTERN POSITION IS WELL-SUITED FOR YOU IF YOU ARE:
Passionate and creative with a strong will to succeed in any task
Bold, creative, visionary, with positive thinking, and a willingness to help
Able to prioritize and organize, and are dedicated and able to manage time well, while working within strict deadlines
Collaborate and maintain positive relationships with internal partners to deliver results and support business performance
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
Progress towards a bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
Proactive, flexible with “Go-Getter” mentality.
Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written (business presentation or reports)
Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each workday
Outstanding team player and collaborator
Business and financial acumen highly desired
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, CANDIDATES MUST:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
Be a currently enrolled student in a bachelor’s degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.
We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.
Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.