Commodities Pricing & Risk Management Intern

Ingredion Incorporated • Westchester, IL

117d • $20 - $22

About The Position

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. The Commodities Pricing & Risk Management Intern for Summer 2026 will be supporting the Sr. Director and broader Commodity Purchasing & Agri-Product staff as follows. The focal areas identified below may be changed to meet the needs of the collective Teams at the time of internship.

Requirements

• Progress towards a bachelor's degree in agribusiness or related field.
• Course work in statistics / database’s / software systems / finance that demonstrate analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge and interest in modern day agriculture / food systems / manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated high proficiency with Microsoft programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database systems.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’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.

Responsibilities

• Support Ingredion’s deployment / testing / analysis & use of GrainSmart & Triple Point systems.
• Create a holistic project to determine / identify the sources of yield losses and the financial impacts on gross corn cost or reduced agri-product revenue.
• Run and maintain a daily report to capture firm sales volume.
• Create the allocation sheets used to purchase corn futures, for both firm and customer-directed hedges.
• Maintain hedge tracker spreadsheets.
• Reconcile contract volume changes.
• Identify opportunities for improvements to the department’s manual processes and develop solutions.
• Learn new systems that could help improve processes.
• Create new processes and/or automate existing processes through both formal and informal projects as needed.
• Act as liaison between the Commodities department and IT by providing business case use and justification for improvement projects.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location.
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development.
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture.
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups.
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation.
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees