Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.
As a Supply & Demand Intern, you will collaborate closely with the Nuts leadership team and gain exposure to strategic business operations and project work to optimize buying and selling strategies in ofi’s private label and global sourcing businesses in the Nuts BU. The intern will be primarily focused on almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.
The Supply & Demand intern will work cross-functionally with sales, procurement, and logistics within the Nuts BU and will be exposed to various experts in their respective Nut’s businesses. This project provides the intern with an exciting opportunity to learn the vast landscape of not only California nuts but also how they are influenced by worldwide growing regions, along with the demand in those regions. This assessment will also help the Supply & Demand intern develop a strong commercial and technical understanding of the price market for these nuts. The Nut’s Supply & Demand intern will then use this new knowledge to be able to convey their views to both internal and external partners of ofi.
The ideal candidate should be in good standing with an accredited university and have a desire to pursue a career within the food/agriculture industry. A desire to learn in a fast-paced environment while working with multiple teams across various locations and effective communication will be required to succeed in this internship.
Position Responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Assess and analyze current market trends across almonds, pistachios, and walnuts.
• Understand nut basics as it relates to grading and quality for both purchasing and selling needs.
• Identify strengths and opportunities on how to better utilize shared nuts resources.
• Lead and participate in ad hoc projects for the nuts private label and global sourcing teams.
• Achieve ability to form views on optimal times for both buying and selling various nuts.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
• High school diploma is required.
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s degree, Masters, or MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline. Master/MBA preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment is required.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Must be self-starter, able to manipulate data to come up with own view.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and data protection are required.
• Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.
The pay for this role in the state of California is $22-50/hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Interns with a permanent address more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs. This position requires the ability to work on-site at the assigned location for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2026.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
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