Logistics & Distribution 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 a Logistics & Distribution Intern 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 a