What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Intern : Commercial Business Development - MBA position at OFI?
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 and jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on ofi's 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 learn and contribute to a global organization, build a robust network, demonstrate leadership skills, and have some fun along the way.
The internship will provide an opportunity to work for a global food company, collaborate closely with various business teams, and gain exposure to business operations as well as project work to optimize and bring cost savings to the business through optimization of process and solution design.
The ideal candidate should be in good standing with an accredited university and have a desire to pursue a career within the food industry. Desire to learn in a fast-paced environment while working with teams on the shop floor across various locations and effective communication will be required for success in this internship.
Position Responsibilities
- Requirements Elicitation and Analysis : Conduct workshops, interviews, and document analysis to gather and analyze business requirements.
- Process Mapping and Improvement : Analyze existing business processes especially in supply chain, identify areas for improvement, and develop recommendations for streamlining operations. Create process flow diagrams and other visual representations of business processes.
- Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, functional specifications, user manuals, and training materials.
- Data Analysis : Analyze sales / customer / industry data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions. Develop reports and dashboards to visualize data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Solution Design : Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that meet business needs. Evaluate different options and make recommendations based on cost, feasibility, and other factors.
Position Requirements
The pay for this role is $22- $50 / hour and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Interns with permanent addresses more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for 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.
Salary : $22 - $50
