MBA LDP Internship
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Job Description
About the Company:
BASF is the world’s leading chemical company, creating chemistry for a sustainable future. They balance economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. BASF operates in nearly every industry, providing innovative solutions to meet current and future societal needs through science and innovation. They are committed to employee well-being, diversity, and inclusion, earning recognition through awards like Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and a high ranking on Fair360’s Top 50 Companies List. They also have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
Job Description:
BASF’s Leadership Development Programs (LDPs) offer motivated university students the opportunity to enhance professional skills through diverse learning experiences. The MBA LDP internship is a precursor to a rotational program, combining hands-on technical and strategic experience with networking opportunities to accelerate career development at BASF.
Program Summary:
• Opportunity: A 10- to 12-week summer internship at a BASF US location.
• Focus: Apply education and background to challenging assignments to build general management skills.
• Location: Requires mobility; US locations include New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.
• Projects: Complete various projects designed to enhance career development and deliver value to BASF. Examples include preparing operational plans, market research, break-even analysis, acquisitions, and divestitures. Previous projects have included divisional supplier development programs, go-to-market strategies, sustainability roadmaps, and commercialization analyses.
• Networking: Engaging across the business to expand your network, grow personally and professionally, and learn valuable skill sets.
• Presentation: Present your summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders upon completion.
• Full-Time Opportunity: Assessment throughout the summer for a full-time offer for the 2-year rotational program.
What BASF Offers:
• Enhanced career and leadership development, with opportunities to explore career tracks within the company.
• Expertise development and the ability to network at senior levels and establish mentoring relationships.
Ideal Candidate:
• 1st-year MBA student pursuing a career in General Management within the Manufacturing/Chemical industry.
• Graduation date between December 2026 – August 2027.
• Minimum of 3 years’ and maximum of 6 years’ work experience.
• Undergraduate Business or Technical Degree preferred.
• Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon placement from the program.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
• Demonstrated leadership and academic achievement.
• Ability to work in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management experience.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing/chemical/industrial space is a plus.
