Farm Supply and Forecasting Intern

Organic Valley

Wisconsin

Hybrid

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Organic Valley is offering a Summer Internship for 2027 in a Low Hybrid role at La Farge, WI. The intern will support forecasting and analytics to improve supply visibility, with projects including egg forecast finalization, AI tool refinement, data organization, and clear analytical summaries for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes data analysis, dashboard creation, and documentation, with collaboration across teams and a 12-week program that includes housing options.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a college program with one year or less from graduation.
Prefer pursuing agriculture, economics, analytics, data science or supply chain.
Experience with data analysis and forecasting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support egg supply forecast build, data collection and validation.
Summarize data for department and cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress.
Document workflows and processes for knowledge transfer.
Participate in meetings and project check-ins.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Data visualization

Excellent written and verbal skills

MS Office/Excel

Power BI

Team collaboration

Time management

Interest in AI/forecasting tools

Education

Post-secondary education, within one year of graduation

Pursuing degree in agriculture/agribusiness/economics/analytics/data science/supply chain or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Other reporting tools

Job description

Summer Internship 2027: May 31st, 2027 - August 20th, 2027

Location – Low Hybrid

This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Employee Type – Hourly

Bonus – No

Safety Sensitive – No

As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

Summary Of Role

The Farm Supply and Forecasting Intern will support the Pools Forecasting and Analytics department by assisting with special projects that improve supply visibility, forecast accuracy, and decision-making across farm supply planning. This role will contribute to projects such as building out and finalizing the egg supply forecast, refining AI-enabled comparative tools used for forecast validation, organizing data inputs, documenting processes, and preparing clear analytical summaries for department and cross-functional stakeholders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Forecasting & Supply Analysis

Support the build out, validation, and finalization of the egg supply forecast, including data collection, organization, quality checks, assumption documentation, and forecast output review.
Gather, clean, and summarize farm supply, production, and forecast data to support department projects and recurring analytical needs.
Partner with department team members to understand forecasting processes, business requirements, data sources, and stakeholder needs.

Data Analytics & Technology Improvement

Assist with the continued refinement of the AI comparative tool used for forecast validation.
Test forecast outputs, compare results to established forecasting methodologies, identify discrepancies, and document improvement opportunities.
Develop dashboards, worksheets, reports, and summary materials that communicate project status, key findings, risks, and recommendations.

Process Documentation & Knowledge Management

Document project workflows, data assumptions, validation steps, and process recommendations to support long-term department use and knowledge transfer.
Create and maintain documentation that supports consistency, transparency, and continuous improvement of forecasting processes.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

Participate in department meetings, project check-ins, and cross-functional discussions as appropriate.
Prepare final project summaries, presentations, or recommendations that can be shared with department leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain organized project files, supporting documentation, and analysis materials for future reference.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required.
Currently working towards a degree in agriculture, agricultural business, economics, analytics, data science, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
Coursework or experience in data analysis, forecasting, statistics, agriculture, supply chain, or business analytics preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with detailed data sets, identify trends, and summarize findings clearly.
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required; experience with Excel, Power BI, or other reporting and analysis tools preferred.
Interest in artificial intelligence, data validation, forecasting tools, or process improvement preferred.
Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Interest in organic agriculture, farm supply planning, cooperative business models, and working with farmer-focused data preferred.