Commodity Trading Intern

Develop and maintain customer relationships with country elevators, producers, feed mills, end users and processors

Analyze supply and demand, survey market conditions, and other economic forces in order to maintain and grow Cargill's position in the market place

Initiate, and agree on terms of commodity purchase/sale contracts, such as price, quality, quantity, transportation, timing and payment

Coordinate transportation and logistics to execute commodity contracts

Ensure detailed and accurate follow-up, execution, and closure of all contracts

Provide timely and effective communication and interaction with other Cargill teams such as sales, transportation and logistics, quality assurance, plant personnel, engineers, and accountants

Make occasional plant and crop survey trips to visit with suppliers, and internal and external customers

Complete and present a project that is essential to the work process, customer interaction or market improvement

Complete and collaborate on other projects and assignments as needed

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills

Good judgment and decision making skills, even when outcome is uncertain

Comfortable taking and managing risks and challenging the status quo

Strong oral and written communication skills; and strong persuasion

Effective interpersonal skills; working in a team environment

Crucial leadership qualities of integrity, conviction and courage

Motivated and driven to succeed

Adaptable, flexible and able to work in a fast paced, price-volatile, changing environmen t

With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.

As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities.

Throughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops.

Internships are paid and are at least 16 weeks in duration.

Interns are paid hourly for time worked.

Housing assistance and relocation reimbursement is offered to those who qualify (based on mileage).

Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.

Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.

Quick integration into the business through clear work expectations and responsibilities

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from university recruiting staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.