OFI
2025 Summer Intern: Supply Chain
OFI, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.
Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always
make it real .
Position Summary
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career.
You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business.
As a Summer 2025 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.
The Spices Supply Chain Intern will collaborate closely with the Spices leadership team and gain exposure to business operations as well as project work to optimize and bring cost savings to the business through optimization of raw materials.
Position Responsibilities
Achieve significant cost savings in spices business Assess and analyze current-state processes inclusive of the tools used, data inputs and outputs, etc. Understand material planning and re-ordering process from key stakeholders including procurement managers Identify strengths and opportunities; lead cross-functional alignment sessions to present proposal for future-state for cost savings Lead and participate in ad hoc projects for the Private label Spices team Perform other duties as assigned Position Requirements
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment is required. Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness. High level of integrity, confidentiality and data protection are required. Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required. The pay for this role in the state of California is $22 HR and in the State of IL is $22 HR and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Interns with a permanent address more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible to receive a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always
make it real .
Position Summary
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career.
You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business.
As a Summer 2025 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.
The Spices Supply Chain Intern will collaborate closely with the Spices leadership team and gain exposure to business operations as well as project work to optimize and bring cost savings to the business through optimization of raw materials.
Position Responsibilities
Achieve significant cost savings in spices business Assess and analyze current-state processes inclusive of the tools used, data inputs and outputs, etc. Understand material planning and re-ordering process from key stakeholders including procurement managers Identify strengths and opportunities; lead cross-functional alignment sessions to present proposal for future-state for cost savings Lead and participate in ad hoc projects for the Private label Spices team Perform other duties as assigned Position Requirements
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline. Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment is required. Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness. High level of integrity, confidentiality and data protection are required. Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required. The pay for this role in the state of California is $22 HR and in the State of IL is $22 HR and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Interns with a permanent address more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible to receive a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:
US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.