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Ingredion

Global provider of starches, sweeteners, ingredients

Logistics & Distribution Intern

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Summer 2026Westchester, IL, USA$20 - $23 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have good social skills and the ability to function well as a team member or independently.
  • Be able to accept change and improve in an ambitious work environment.
  • Be a self-starter with a positive attitude.
  • Be able to tackle problems through innovative, creative solutions.
  • Be progressing toward a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
  • Be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
  • Have skills in continuous improvement, including Lean Six Sigma.
  • Be able to understand a process before recommending improvements.
  • Be able to make sound judgments and quick decisions within the business field.
  • Have an interest in building queries and managing data using Access, Excel, and Power BI.
  • Have reliable transportation to travel to and from the facility each workday.
  • Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship and OPT/CPT are not available.
  • Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program; undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of coursework and have sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior status.
  • Candidates who have completed their degree are not eligible for this internship.

Responsibilities

  • Perform ad hoc operations analyses, including pricing requests, dedicated fleet analysis, and network analysis.
  • Gain an understanding of broader strategies and how they are operationally executed.
  • Plan, support, and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with the management team to codify and institutionalize standard methodologies within the logistics group.
  • Offer data-supported solutions to daily logistics challenges.
  • Work with multifunctional teams to improve the logistics delivery experience for internal and external customers.
  • Support North American logistics strategy across bulk and dry van truck, intermodal and less-than-truckload, rail, and international modes.
  • Support projects and initiatives in collaboration with supply chain functions, including manufacturing plants, distribution, customer service, and sales.

About the Company

Ingredion

Global provider of starches, sweeteners, ingredients

Ingredion provides global ingredient solutions by selling starches, sweeteners, and other ingredients to food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial manufacturers. Its portfolio includes corn-based starches, glucose and high-fructose corn syrups, dextrose, and specialty ingredients like plant-based proteins and hydrocolloids that add texture, sweetness, and stability to products. The company differentiates itself with a broad global footprint, diverse product lines, and ongoing R&D aligned with trends such as clean-label, non-GMO, and plant-based products, while pricing is influenced by raw material costs like corn. Its goal is to support a wide range of customers with reliable ingredient solutions through a scalable supply chain and continuous product development."} # final_result

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westchester, IL
Founded
1906

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