Protein Business Operations and Supply Chain Rotational Associate

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global leader in agriculture, food, and industrial applications. They are committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. With over 160,000 employees worldwide, Cargill operates in over 70 countries, providing wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, including foodservice operators, grocery stores, manufacturers, and exporters.

Job Description: Protein Business Operations and Supply Chain Rotational Associate 2025

This is a two-year rotational program within Cargill’s Protein North America business. You’ll spend one year in an Operations role at a plant location and one year in a Supply Chain role at either a plant location or the Protein headquarters in Wichita, KS. A two-year supply chain only option is also available, based in Wichita, KS.

What you’ll do:

• Plant Operations: Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of plant operations, including shipping/receiving, warehousing, food safety, quality & regulatory, environmental, health & safety, engineering, continuous improvement, human resources, and accounting. This role will prepare you for a Plant Operations Supervisor role upon completion of the program.
• Supply Chain: Experience the many different areas of Cargill’s sophisticated supply chain, including demand planning, supply planning, scheduling & production planning, data & analytics, warehouse & inventory management, materials management, merchandising, and customer replenishment. You’ll tackle real challenges, cultivate curiosity, have client exposure, and have your innovations acknowledged along the way.

Key benefits of the program:

• Meaningful work: Contribute to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
• Impactful rotations: Gain valuable experience, own your work, influence others, and drive innovation.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with people at all levels of the organization.
• Dedicated support: Receive guidance from a work director, mentor, and program manager.
• Long-term career opportunities: Access a wide range of career opportunities across Cargill after the program.

This program is ideal for:

• Graduates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, operations management, procurement, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, engineering, MIS, or other related agriculture/business fields (Fall 2023 to Spring 2025 graduation).
• Individuals with the right to work in the U.S.
• Those who can work optimally with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Individuals who are willing and able to relocate.
• People who can contribute effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communicators (written and oral).
• Individuals willing to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends (Plant Operations rotation only).

Preferred qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Previous internship or work-related experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for business.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, communication skills (verbal and written), and information research and gathering skills.

Job locations and timing:

• Rotational Associates will be based at one of the 35+ plant locations across North America or the Protein Headquarters in Wichita, KS (Supply Chain Rotation only).
• Relocation is possible during the 2 years in the program.
• The rotational program will begin in January or June of 2025, based on graduation date.