COMMODITIES MERCHANDISING INTERN

KENT WORLDWIDE•Muscatine, IA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in how commodity markets, grain merchandising, and supply chain decisions shape the agricultural industry? At KENT WORLDWIDE™, you'll gain hands-on experience analyzing market trends, supporting procurement decisions, and learning how commodities move through the agricultural supply chain. Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll contribute to projects that help drive business performance across KENT while building skills that will serve you long after graduation. Ready to turn your interest in agribusiness into real-world experience? This opportunity is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Strong interest in agricultural commodity markets, grain merchandising, and supply chain operations.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous coursework, internship experience, or involvement related to agriculture, commodities, grain marketing, or supply chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn key aspects of grain merchandising, commodity markets, and feed ingredient procurement while developing an understanding of how purchasing decisions impact business performance.
Assist the buying team with ingredient and corn procurement activities while gaining exposure to supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and customer engagement.
Gain exposure to transportation, logistics, and supply chain processes that support the movement of grain and feed ingredients across the business.
Analyze purchasing and commodity market data, identify trends, and contribute to projects that support departmental goals and business decision-making.
Support projects focused on procurement process improvements, freight spread analysis, purchasing evaluations, systems optimization, and identifying new grain and feed ingredient sourcing opportunities.