Global Supply Chain Systems 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: Indianapolis Indiana

Workplace type: On Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Global Supply Chain Systems team for summer 2027! As the Global Supply Chain Systems Intern you will work alongside global manufacturing and supply chain leaders to improve the processes systems and data that support planning production and operational execution. You will gain hands-on experience in transformation initiatives including production scheduling manufacturing applications system integration data analytics and change management while delivering a project that creates measurable business value for our global network.

• Support a focused supply chain systems or operational excellence project by defining the problem gathering requirements organizing activities and tracking deliverables.
• Analyze process system and performance data to identify gaps recurring issues manual effort and opportunities for standardization or automation.
• Document current and future workflows business requirements decisions lessons learned and standard work for manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain Manufacturing Quality Engineering Finance and IT team members to validate requirements and understand how systems connect across the Plan to Deliver process.
• Create practical project tools such as trackers dashboards process maps training aids data dictionaries or implementation checklists that can be reused across sites.
• Support testing user feedback training preparation and change readiness activities for production scheduling digital logbook integration or data improvement initiatives.
• Present findings recommendations completed deliverables and proposed next steps to the Global Supply Chain Systems team and project stakeholders at the end of the internship.

• Progress toward a Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Information Systems Data Analytics Business or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to organize analyze and present data to support decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to document processes identify improvement opportunities and communicate findings through written and visual formats.
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each workday

• Curious about how manufacturing planning data and technology work together across an end to end supply chain.
• Proactive communicator who is comfortable reaching out to stakeholders gathering information following up on commitments and coordinating activities across multiple teams.
• Structured problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail.
• Self-directed dependable and motivated to turn analysis into practical business results.

• 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 Coaching Program pairing with a mentor to coach 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

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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.

  Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

  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 .