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.
About The Role
ofi’ s summer 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 Chain Planning Innovation intern, you will collaborate closely with planning, procurement, and commercialization teams to identify high-value AI use cases, design solutions, and develop working prototypes using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Power Automate. At the completion of the internship, you will deliver a final presentation to senior leadership showcasing key insights, outcomes, and recommended next steps.
During this internship, you will engage with business stakeholders, contribute to real operational improvements, and build a strong professional network – while gaining exposure to leadership and the fast-evolving world of enterprise AI.
Ideal candidates are curious problem-solvers with desire to learn in a fast-paced environment with strong stakeholder-engagement and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
• AI Strategy & Use-Case Discovery
• Assess and analyze current-state processes and map workflows
• Identify process inefficiencies and quantify potential value
• Lead and host cross-functional alignment sessions to present proposal for future-state
• Solution Design & Prototyping
• Develop design specifications for AI agents (workflow, data touchpoints, metrics)
• Build prototypes in MS Copilot Studio or Copilot
• Use Power Automate and approved data sources to integrate and automate.
• Pilot Testing & Business Impact Analysis
• Partner with teams to run pilot tests
• Measure time savings, quality improvements, and user feedback
• Refine prototypes based on insights and operational constraints.
• Cteate OT AI Playbook
• Lead and participate in ad hoc projects for the Private label Spices team
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
• Currently pursuing an MBA or master’s degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and learning digital tools
• Experience with MS Suite (Advanced, Power Platform; exposure to SQL or Python required.
• Interest in AI, workflow transformation, and operational strategy.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and data protection
What You’ll Gain
At ofi, we don’t just offer internships, we provide an engaging summer intern experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!
• Hands-on Experience – contribute to high impact projects at a global organization
• Professional development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross functional teams.
• Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.
The pay for this role in the state of California is $32-50/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]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
