Job description

The Supply Chain Intern is responsible for assisting with business goals to strategically source goods and services, decrease manufacturing time, minimize inventory, streamline order fulfillment and reduce costs as we deliver products that meet our customers’ price and scheduling needs and improve our bottom line. In addition, the intern is given the opportunity to apply skills and gain an understanding of the organization through various intern events.


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.

Responsibilities

An intern will work in one of our diverse businesses. The areas of possible opportunities include:

Supply Chain Planning Intern: Assignments could include projects and/or operations support in one of our businesses. Your project and work responsibilities may consist of a variety of areas including demand planning, inventory management, supply chain planning, scheduling, all while gathering understanding of other functions of the business.

Transportation and Logistics Intern: Key components of this internship will be logistics management and transportation coordination. You will gain exposure to equipment management, cost control, transportation coordination, deployment, and planning. You may also have involvement in areas such as commodity merchandising, customer service, operations planning, freight bills, tariff/rate quotations, rate management, local plant logistics, and accounting.


Sourcing & Procurement Intern:
Work alongside our strategic sourcing team to drive stronger connectivity among different businesses. You will provide analytical support, gather supplier and business data, and conduct marketplace research to better understand how to strategically source goods and services. During your time with us, you will learn how to work virtually with a distributed team, develop relationships, influencing skills, business and financial analysis capabilities, and critical thinking.

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.

Job requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program with a major or minor in supply chain, procurement, engineering, finance, economics, MIS, logistics, or another related business subject area graduating between December 2026 and spring 2027
  • 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
  • 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 in Wichita, KS
  • Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2026)
  • Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Previous internship or work-related experience
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for business
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

Other

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 may have the opportunity to travel during their term.
  • 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.

Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is $21.00 - $29.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.


Job Locations:

  • Wichita, KS
  • Corporate office setting

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