COMMODITIES MERCHANDISING INTERN bei Kent Worldwide

KENT WORLDWIDE™ is excited to offer a Commodity Merchandising Internship within our Enterprise Services Commodities Department for Summer 2026! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with a six-time U.S. Best Managed Company and learn the ins and outs of feed ingredient procurement including corn and other key commodities. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, participate in community events, and wrap up your experience by presenting your accomplishments to leadership. Ready to make an impact and grow your career?

What’s in it for you

• Paid Internship
• Paid Housing
• Community Engagement
• Family-Owned Culture
• Real-World Experience

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn key aspects of the grain business and grain marketing
• Assist in establishing and maintaining customer relations
• Learn by assisting the buying group with purchasing ingredients and corn
• Exposure to logistics and supply chain management
• Complete one or two projects that will assist department’s goals
• Potential projects include:
• Ingredient procurement process streamlining
• Freight Spread evaluation
• Ingredient/Corn “look back” evaluation of our monthly purchases
• Identify new sources of Grain and Feed Ingredients
• Merchandising systems integration/consolidation

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business, Supply Chain Management or Business-related field
• This internship is ideal for students in their final year of study (e.g., graduating May 2025), though all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills
• Self-motivated, independent
• Outstanding communication, customer-service, problem-solving & sales skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills
• Strong interest in Agricultural commodity markets preferred