Product Management Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets 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 youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres 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

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Product Management team for Summer 2026! As a Product Management Intern youll gain hands-on experience shaping Ingredions product strategy collaborating with cross-functional teams and helping ensure our customers receive the best possible solutions.

This internship offers a unique chance to learn from experienced product leaders explore Ingredions product lines and manufacturing capacities and contribute meaningfully to our business. Youll play a key role in improving communication and developing tools that help navigate todays fast-paced supply challenges while enhancing customer experience.

What will you do:

• Provide solutions to supply challenges arising from various manufacturing facilities.
• Support the commercial team in identifying the best possible response to customer requests including material selection supply sourcing quality recommendations and logistics arrangements.
• Develop formal tools to help the sales team make effective decisions (e.g. sourcing pricing alternative materials).
• Streamline communication with Customer Service to ensure the most up-to-date information is available for decision-making.
• Utilize analytical tools to track customers takeaway and analyze expected demand for future months.
• Aide in decision-making process for order/material prioritization
• Project-related work as required (e.g. resource tool of customers acceptance for various products some sort of overall sourcing map (what products are produced/stored where) etc.)

What you will bring:

• Progress toward a bachelors degree in business administration supply chain management and operations management or a related field
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups including Customer Service Supply Management Demand Planning Logistics and Manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including clear and concise email writing and presentation delivery.

Who you are:

• Eager to explore careers in the food and beverage industry
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• A creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-driven and motivated to make an impact quickly

To be eligible for consideration candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelors or Masters 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.
• If you have completed your degree please consider other opportunities with Ingredion posted at Join Ingredion

  Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

  • 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 - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
  • Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
  • Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
  • Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel

  Pay Range: $20-22/hour

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  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

  Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

  Relocation Available:

  No

  This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

  Benefits:

  Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .