Logistics Planner Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

Ingredion is seeking two Logistics Planner Interns to support the North American logistics strategy including bulk and dry van truck, inter-modal and LTL, rail and international modes. You will work with senior management to support the overarching strategy using continuous improvement standard methodologies to control cost and improve service levels ensuring customer satisfaction is met. This role will require the support of various important projects and initiatives, working with areas of supply chain including manufacturing plants, distribution, customer service and sales. We believe that this internship will help you to learn how to apply the skills you've learned in class to a corporate setting.  

What you will do:

• Perform ad-hoc analysis for operations including pricing requests, dedicated fleet analysis, and network analysis 
• Gain an understanding of larger 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, out of the box solutions to logistics’ daily challenges 
• Work with multi-functional teams to create a benefit that deliveries a better logistics delivery experience for internal and external customers 

Who you are:

• Have good social skills and the ability to function well as a team member or independently 
• Are able to accept change and have a strong will to improve in an ambitious work environment  
• Are a self-starter with a positive attitude
• Can tackle problems through innovative, creative solutions  

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance or related field
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Skills with Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) 
• Ability to listen and understand a process before recommending improvements 
• Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within the business field 
• Interest in building queries and managing data within Access, Excel, PowerBI
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day 

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must: 

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT. 
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior. 
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers. 

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to