Rotational Program Associate – Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Job Description

Food North America Manufacturing and Supply Chain Rotational Program – 2027 | Cargill

The Tone:
This is an early career rotational program at Cargill, with locations across North America, including corporate bases in Wichita, KS, and Minneapolis, MN. Cargill is a global team of 160,000 employees committed to safe, responsible, and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This program connects associates to meaningful work, where their ideas and dedication can evolve industries and positively impact the global community through innovative solutions in food and transportation. Join a community that fosters professional growth and allows individuals to realize the impact of their work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Wichita, KS
• Pay: $69000 yearly
• Mission: Develop future leaders in supply chain and manufacturing to positively impact the global community and nourish the world.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead hands-on plant operations, gaining experience in production, shipping/receiving, warehouse management, food safety, and continuous improvement within protein processing facilities.
• Execute supply planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and raw material procurement activities in a corporate setting.
• Manage transportation logistics and contribute to the efficiency of the supply chain operations in a corporate environment.
• Tackle real-world challenges within supply chain roles, cultivating curiosity and contributing to team and personal accomplishments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career professional pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, procurement, finance, statistics, engineering, management information systems (MIS), or other related business fields, graduating between May 2026 and May 2027.
• Experience: Possess the right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer, with proven geographical flexibility and willingness to relocate to plant locations, Minneapolis, MN, or Wichita, KS.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, high degree of initiative and resourcefulness with limited guidance, and strong written and oral communication skills, contributing both individually and as part of a team.
• Bonus: Minimum 3.0 GPA, strong aptitude for business, and demonstrated abilities in independent problem-solving, decision-making, prioritization, collaboration, and information research and gathering skills.