Merchandising Intern

ADM; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Transportation assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

ADM invites students to join its Summer Internship Program as a Merchandising Intern in Port Colborne, Ontario. This 12-week, full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to wheat flour milling, production scheduling, logistics coordination, and collaboration with the Commercial Manager and cross-functional teams.

You will develop practical skills, work on real business projects, and may receive housing and transportation assistance depending on location.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a four‑year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• GPA requirement: minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Reliable transportation to/from the assigned work location.
• 12-week internship from mid‑May through early August 2027.
• ADM cannot sponsor work visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Train and present monthly P/L analysis.
• Learn procurement and execution of bulk truck, rail and packaging lines.
• Track grain movements of inbound rail and wheat truck scheduling.
• Collaborate with centralized customer service on orders.
• Develop Go To Market strategy for Mill and Free to Sell.
• Assist in month end reconciliation and PR/PO processing.

Skills

Excel

Word

MS Outlook

Detail‑oriented

Team collaboration

Communication

Initiative

Education

Four-year degree in progress

Job description

Job Description

Merchandising Intern

Location

Port Colborne, Ontario

Position Type

Commercial

Pre-employment Requirement

Successful completion of pre-employment reference check

Launch Your Career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program

Gain meaningful, hands‑on experience during a rewarding 12-week internship at one of ADM’s North American locations. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business, develop practical skills and contribute to projects that support real business needs.

ADM offers competitive pay for this full‑time, 40-hour-per-week internship. Depending on your assigned location and distance from home, fully furnished housing and transportation assistance may also be provided to help support your transition.

Why ADM?

• Join an award‑winning early career program designed to help students build professional skills, explore career interests and gain exposure to ADM’s business and culture.
• Work for a global leader connecting farmers, customers and consumers through an extensive agricultural supply chain.
• Gain meaningful experience with a company focused on innovation, sustainability and strengthening the global food system.
• Build connections with colleagues, mentors and fellow interns across ADM.

Learn more about Early Careers at ADM .

Internship Program Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a four‑year degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and summer 2029.
• Academic performance: Minimum overall GPA of 2.8.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Availability: Must be available for a 12‑week internship from mid‑May through early August 2027.
• Work authorization: ADM is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

About the Position

The position teaches the basics of wheat flour milling by working alongside the location Commercial Manager and other related staff. Areas of concentration will include the scheduling of production, logistic coordination of mill inbound grain, outbound products, and by‑products. Learn how to manage relationships with local operational, sales and quality teams and develop customers and suppliers contacts. As well as learning underneath a Commercial Manager to strategically think on growth opportunities, projects, profit and loss analysis and go‑to‑market strategy. The position will also have light support duties learning inventory management, month end reconciliation, pr/po processing and other related processes.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Train and present monthly P/L analysis
• Learn the procurement and execution of bulk truck, rail and packaging lines
• Track grain movements of inbound rail and wheat truck scheduling
• Work closely with centralized customer service on customer orders
• Learn how to develop Go To Market Strategy for Mill and Free to Sell
• Report and monitor inventories of flour, wheat, ingredients, and by‑products and make timely and coordinated decisions
• Participate in month end reconciliation
• PR/PO processing as needed
• Spend time with operations, quality and sales to understand each role
• Be available off shifts and weekends to receive calls if needed
• Strive to maintain the safest work environment possible
• Work on special projects to enhance learning and training
• Participate in daily operation reviews

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, MS Outlook
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and prioritize tasks to meet specific deadlines
• Interpersonal skills with desire to be a team member
• Effective oral and written communication
• High performer with initiative to learn other responsibilities

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non‑conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Req/Job ID 113839BR