Business Management Associate Internship Summer 2027 - Multiple US Locations (Olathe, Kansas, US United States, 66061)

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve animal lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.

Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.

Our internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.

Business Management Associate Internship:

As a Business Management Associate Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and see what working at Cargill is really like. Interns will be exposed to Cargill’s Animal Nutrition business and given a chance to demonstrate how you may fit with our organization. Management Associate Interns will be exposed to a wide variety of challenging aspects of the business including: Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain, Commodity Merchandising, Feed Formulation, Sourcing, or Strategic Marketing and Technology.

After completion of a successful internship, your career path can lead to key individual contributor or supervisory positions within Cargill Animal Nutrition along with additional corporate opportunities. Career advancement will include relocation based on the availability of openings at our multiple locations across the United States. Leaders like you are our future. Let us take you there.

Your work:

In addition to daily responsibilities, a significant project will be assigned at the beginning of the internship. The project will build exposure to a variety of work and cross functional teams. Our interns may have accountability or shared accountability for the following:

• Strategic Pricing
• Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
• Feed Formulation
• Commodity Merchandising, Trading, Risk Management, and Sourcing
• Strategic, Marketing, and Technology
• Data and Business Analytics
• Business Financials
• Employee Engagement
• Plant Operations
• Customers and Business Culture

Our Programming:

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S.

Internship Details:

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.

Our Benefits:

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:

• Paid time off*
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Our Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is $23.13-$32.02. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.

Our Network:

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early careers team, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

Job Locations:

Various U.S. locations including but not limited to: Shippensburg, PA; Olathe/Kansas City, KS; Amarillo, TX; Wayzata/Minneapolis, MN

Majority of work week will be in office but there will be flexibility for hybrid work arrangements

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in supply chain, operations, business, sales, finance, agribusiness, business analytics, animal science, economics, ag-economics, leadership studies or related degree; and graduating between December 2027 – August 2029
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S.
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June – August)
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.