Merchandiser Intern - Multiple Locations

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program. Gain meaningful, hands-on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs. ADM offers competitive pay for this full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition.

Why ADM? Join an award-winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture. Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain. Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system. Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM. Learn more about Early Careers at ADM .

Job Summary: This position comprehensively introduces wheat flour milling by working closely with the Commercial Manager and other key staff. Key focus areas include production scheduling and logistics coordination for inbound grain, outbound products, and by-products. You will manage relationships with operational, sales, and quality teams while developing contacts with customers and suppliers. Under the guidance of the Commercial Manager, you’ll also learn to think strategically about growth opportunities, project management, profit and loss analysis, and go-to-market strategies. Additional responsibilities include supporting inventory management, month-end reconciliation, PR/PO processing, and other related tasks.

About ADM: At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. #IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Willingness to relocate to an ADM location in North America.
• Must be available for a 12-week internship from mid-May through early August 2027.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

Responsibilities

• Train and present monthly P&L analysis.
• Learn the procurement and execution of bulk truck, rail, and packaging lines.
• Track grain movements, including inbound rail and wheat truck scheduling.
• Collaborate with centralized customer service to manage customer orders.
• Develop Go-To-Market strategies for the mill and Free-to-Sell products.
• Monitor and report flour, wheat, ingredients, and by-products inventories.
• Make timely, coordinated decisions to support operations.
• Participate in month-end reconciliation and PR/PO processing as needed.
• Engage with operations, quality, and sales teams to understand their roles.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety.
• Contribute to special projects to enhance learning and training.
• Participate in daily operations reviews.

Benefits

• Expand your skills through LinkedIn Learning courses, language training and mentoring programs.
• Participate in Employee Resource Groups that promote connection, support and professional growth.
• Access ADM’s Employee Assistance Program for resources supporting personal and professional well-being.
• Attend professional development sessions focused on career readiness, networking, personal branding and building a professional digital presence.
• Connect with ADM leaders, colleagues and fellow interns across the organization.
• Be considered for a future internship or full-time opportunity based on performance and business needs.
• competitive pay
• fully furnished housing
• transportation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern