Export Intern

Description

 As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Export Intern based in New York City, NY

Summary: 

This position reports to the Asst. Director of Export Sales and Marketing and performs a variety of duties in support of the Export and Import Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service. The intern will work a minimum of 20 hours/week for duration of the internship.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with import and export teams, as well as other stakeholders, to understand and document existing processes. 
• Coordinate artwork, packaging and recipe changes on existing products: 
• Write and circulate project approval documents 
• Work on implementing changes with customer and LAG involved departments: QA, Industrial, Purchasing.   
• Monitor export and import specific packaging inventories and obsolescence 
• Work with representatives from LAG subsidiaries globally to provide LAG and imported product information to them in order to explore export sales opportunities (dielines, specifications sheets, pricing, etc.) 
• Manage projects in coordination with Lactalis subsidiaries/outside vendors / R&D / manufacturing/ purchasing/ marketing / supply chain / finance / legal to launch new SKUs 
• Set up retro planning with precise steps and deadlines to launch project in time. Review its accuracy with every department involved: Purchasing, Industrial and Logistics; 
• Develop packaging with customer and purchasing: send dielines to customer, get QA and Legal approval or comments on art work developed by customer, submit final approved artwork to purchasing for printing; 
• Manage product launch process to completion, meeting all milestone dates and ensuring that all cross-functional work also meets milestone dates, for a successful, timely launch. 
• Maintain LAG export and product catalogues. Update catalogues with product innovations in coordination with LAG marketing teams 
• Assist the export sales and marketing team 
• Research US market / Export market intelligence, and provide US market intelligence/trends to Lactalis global partners. Communicate with subsidiaries on LAG innovations. 
• Engage in precise, timely, and professional communication with personnel in various departments. 
• Develop and coordinate cross-functional project plans and critical paths in order to ensure timely implementation of import and export initiatives. 
• Gather input from stakeholders, senior management and project teams in order to ensure clear understanding of project scope, objectives, performance, and changes. 
• Other marketing projects related to products sold domestically, as assigned by domestic marketing team 
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned 
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required. 
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education  

The candidate should be a recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in International Business.  Will consider candidates with majors in Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Management, Economics, French, or a related field.   

Will also consider candidates that are currently enrolled in school as long as they can commit to a minimum of 20 hours a week.    

Specialized Knowledge 

Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in French or Spanish would be helpful, but not required.   

Skills/Abilities 

• Very strong computer skills, comfortable using AS400, Excel, Outlook and Word at a high proficiency level 
• Strong communication skills both written and oral 
• Ability to read, to analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and/or governmental regulations. Must have ability to write reports and business correspondence.   
• Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers. 
• Needs to be familiar with sophisticated sales reporting systems.   
• Ability to calculate figures and analyze data. 
• Experience working effectively with teams outside formal lines of authority to accomplish goals. 
• Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
• At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.