Protein Business Operations & Supply Chain Rotational Associate

Job Description

About Cargill:

Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and risk management, with 160,000 employees committed to nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Their protein and salt business focuses on providing wholesome, high-quality food products to diverse customers, including foodservice operators, grocery stores, manufacturers, and exporters.

Job Description:

This is a two-year rotational program within Cargill’s Protein North America division, offering a unique opportunity to gain experience in both Operations and Supply Chain. You’ll spend one year in a Plant Operations role at one of their facilities across North America, followed by another year in a Supply Chain role at either a plant location or their headquarters in Wichita, KS. There’s also a two-year Supply Chain-only option based in Wichita, KS.

During the Plant Operations rotation:

• You’ll gain hands-on experience in a production environment, familiarizing yourself with plant operations workflows.
• You’ll shadow and learn across different plant teams and departments, including Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, Food Safety Quality & Regulatory, Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, and Accounting.
• This rotation will prepare you for a Plant Operations Supervisor role upon program completion.
• The work environment requires moderate physical exertion and may involve exposure to heat, cold, wet environments, and shifts including 2nd and 3rd shift and weekend hours.

During the Supply Chain rotation:

• You’ll gain hands-on experience and ownership within a Supply Chain role, exploring various teams 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 experience both personal and team accomplishments.

Key Benefits of the Rotational Associate Program:

• Make a real impact by helping nourish the world in a sustainable way.
• Gain valuable experience, own your work, influence others, and drive innovation.
• Network with individuals across various levels of the organization.
• Benefit from dedicated support from a work director, mentor, and program manager.
• Access a wide range of long-term career opportunities across Cargill after the program.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Expected salary: $65,000
• Comprehensive benefit program including medical and other benefits
• Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health care plans
• Short term and long-term incentives
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Digital Learning Library
• Retirement plans
• Paid time for volunteer and community outreach
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation benefits (for those that qualify)

Job Locations and Timing:

• You’ll be based at one of their 35+ plant locations across North America or their Protein Headquarters in Wichita, KS (Supply Chain Rotation only).
• Relocation is possible during the program.
• The program begins in January or June of 2025, based on graduation date.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited program in supply chain, operations management, procurement, statistics, mathematics, computer science, information technology, engineering, MIS, or other related agriculture/business fields.
• Graduating between Fall 2023 and Spring 2025.
• Right to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing and able to relocate.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends (during Plant Operations rotation only).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Previous internship or work-related experience
• Strong aptitude for business
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Prioritization and problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, communication skills, and information gathering skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.