Marketing specialist internship job description

Ingredion invites applications for a Food Systems Marketing Intern to coordinate and provide technical marketing expertise for product promotions and marketing campaigns. Responsible for preparing proposals, presentations and communication materials working under direct supervision.
Qualified candidates will have:
Progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Food Science, Food, Marketing or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term Demonstrated experience with hands-on food concept development formulation laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (technical reports for distribution, presentations, data analysis etc.) Proven proficiency using MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ect.) Ability to travel 10-15% domestically Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Relocation Available:
No

ITW Appliance Components serves all the major Appliance OEM in the US, Europe, Asia, and Mexico and their tier suppliers. This global division manufactures mechanical, electromechanical and electrical components and assemblies with a variety of manufacturing processes. We have locations in the US, China, Mexico, the UK, Slovenia, New Zealand, Bulgaria and Italy. ITW Industrial Components is a separate Business Unit within the ITW Appliance Division focused on industrial customers and applications.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, the division enhances our customers' competitive advantage by . . .
* Maintaining advanced global engineering and manufacturing facilities.
* Identifying customer needs to provide continued added value solutions.
* Continually improving processes, material and designs to ensure every solution exceeds customer expectations while providing unparalleled value.

The intern will support the Regional Procurement Manager and Sourcing team. They will immerse themselves into the environment and gain critical exposure and project participation in many functional areas. Candidates will support projects with data analysis, inter-department communications and minor project management.

* Develop basic understanding of assigned commodities: current market conditions, key cost drivers, global supply base, and industry terminology, as it relates to creating competitive purchasing programs for ITW companies
* Conduct broad market research to identify world class suppliers for the different commodities to be sourced.
* Identify sourcing opportunities to drive savings and cost avoidance via spend analysis, stakeholder interviews, and market trends.
* Quantify the benefits of sourcing initiatives including the expected savings and baseline spend.
* Influencing key stakeholders on strategy initiatives.
* Partner across the organization to improve financial results related to sourcing activities.
* Utilize project management skills to create timeline, set milestones, measure progress, and report findings to team.
* Work as part of a cross-functional team that includes members from other Corporate ITW teams such as Spend Management and Trade Compliance.
* Strong MS Excel skills, including V-lookup, H-lookup and indexing functions, pivot tables and graphs. Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Graco Summer 2023 Intern Program is designed for students who seek a culture of innovation, quality, and A+ customer service. As a Graco intern, you will have the opportunity to grow knowledge of the industry, develop solutions to real business challenges, and make important connections for the future. During the internship, you will work on projects that align with the needs of the business that allow you to have a hand in key company initiatives. Throughout the summer you will be invited to attend educational and social events and will complete a final presentation on your internship experience.
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing support to production and MRO buyers, and procurement project managers in the form of system maintenance, report analysis, process improvements, and supplier communication as identified.

Essential Duties
Coordinate with Buyer/Planner in expediting supplier late or accelerated delivery schedules Maintain open order reports Communication of supplier performance reports Maintain system lead-time Update quote screens as directed Update pricing screens as provided by buyer Investigation of invoice discrepancies to provide buyer Provide assistance as needed in MRO purchasing Resolving manufacturing/receiving dock related issues Provide price analysis assistance to buyers Support special project needs as related to the purchasing function Perform back-up duties in buyers absence Request quotes and follow up on quotes as directed Revision control on open tool orders Follow-up on tool orders Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Entering College junior level or higher, pursuing a four-year degree in business or supply chain management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in purchasing environment PC skills: Excel, Access, WordMathematical aptitude Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks

Power to BeAt Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2021. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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