Supply Chain & Operations Risk Associate Program (RAP) – Risk Management

Job Description

Supply Chain & Operations Risk Associate Program (RAP) | Land O’Lakes, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an entry-level Supply Chain & Operations Risk Associate Program at Land O’Lakes, Inc., a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative. While the specific program location is not detailed in this listing, Land O’Lakes is known for reimagining the business of food across various sectors. This 12 to 24 month program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to immerse themselves in Risk Management, gaining invaluable experience across Dairy Foods, Feed, Winfield United, and Milk Sourcing. Participants will engage in leadership development and work enterprise-wide and cross-functionally to build essential risk management skills and capabilities that are crucial for the company’s sustained success and future innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Associate Program
• Type: Temporary (12 to 24 months)
• Location: Not explicitly stated in the job description
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: To develop risk management skills and capabilities across Land O’Lakes’ diverse business segments including Dairy Foods, Feed, Winfield, and Milk Sourcing.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deepen Risk Knowledge: Gain extensive depth and specialized knowledge in Risk Management specifically across Land O’Lakes’ Dairy Foods, Feed, Winfield, and Milk Sourcing business units.
• Engage in Development: Actively participate in a structured 12 to 24 month program, which is designed to foster significant leadership development.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work effectively across the entire enterprise and with various functional teams, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk management.
• Cultivate Core Capabilities: Systematically develop and enhance critical risk management skills and capabilities essential for operational excellence and strategic foresight.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date of winter 2026 or spring 2027.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership in school, academic, or industry-related clubs, and successful completion of the Land O’Lakes summer internship program.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities; ability to apply new concepts and principles to effectively address business problems; effective and collaborative interpersonal communication; resourcefulness and innovation in problem-solving; demonstrated courage to lean into the unknown; and flexibility to adapt to changing business surroundings.