Commodity Purchasing Intern (Year-Round)

Tyson Foods - Springdale, AR

Full-time - Intern

Springdale, AR

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Commodity Purchasing Intern will engage in various groups within the commodity purchasing department, including feed ingredients, energy, margin management, system analytics, accounting, and sustainability. This role is designed to provide interns with real-life work experience, allowing them to contribute through reporting, innovative ideas, and value creation. Interns will interact with all commodity functions, enabling them to assess their personal strengths and identify areas for further development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to reporting and analytics within the commodity purchasing group.
• Generate innovative ideas to enhance value creation.
• Interact with various commodity functions to gain comprehensive exposure.
• Assist in sustainability initiatives and margin management activities.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university with at least one year of school remaining.
• Preferred degrees include Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Supply Chain, or Agriculture-related fields.
• Previous work experience of any kind is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with a desire to learn from others.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and time management abilities are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits