Grain & Commodities Merchandising Intern

Kent Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Housing

Paid Internship

Hands-On Learning

Community Events

Real-World Experience

Build Skills

Job summary

Kent Worldwide in Muscatine, IA offers a paid internship to learn how commodity markets, grain merchandising, and supply chain decisions shape the agricultural industry. You will analyze market trends, support procurement decisions, and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals.

As an intern, you’ll work on market analysis, supplier engagement, and logistics projects, building skills that translate to real-world responsibilities while contributing to departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, SCM, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Strong interest in agricultural commodity markets, grain merchandising, and supply chain operations.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Previous coursework or internship related to agriculture, commodities, grain marketing, or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commodity Market Exposure: Learn key aspects of grain merchandising, commodity markets, and procurement.
• Purchasing & Supplier Support: Assist the buying team with ingredient and corn procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Logistics & Supply Chain Experience: Gain exposure to transportation, logistics, and supply chain processes for grain movements.
• Market Analysis & Business Projects: Analyze data, identify trends, and contribute to projects supporting department goals.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Support procurement process improvements and sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Independent/work initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Agribusiness / Agricultural Economics / SCM / Business / Finance or related field

Job description

Kent Worldwide in Muscatine, IA offers a paid internship to learn how commodity markets, grain merchandising, and supply chain decisions shape the agricultural industry. You will analyze market trends, support procurement decisions, and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals.

As an intern, you’ll work on market analysis, supplier engagement, and logistics projects, building skills that translate to real-world responsibilities while contributing to departmental goals.