Supply Chain Intern

Kemin; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemin Industries is inviting applications for our 2027 Supply Chain Intern. This 10-12 week program places you on a live project impacting day-to-day operations and includes mentorship and leadership exposure. You’ll present results to executives and participate in team-building events and trainings.

Open to freshmen–senior students pursuing Operations or Supply Chain Management. Join a global biotech leader committed to transforming lives and the planet.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student in a relevant degree program.
• Able to commit to 10-12 weeks of full-time employment May–August.
• Strong communication skills and passion for the field.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact
• Assist with various tasks within your team
• Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.
• Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and create standard work
• Partake in the Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.
• Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Passion for field of study

Education

Pursuing Operations Management or Supply Chain Management degree

Job description

Overview

Kemin Industries is now receiving applications for our 2027 Supply Chain Intern!

We are currently seeking high potential students pursuing a degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management.

Our comprehensive internship program lasts 10-12 weeks. During that time, our interns are assigned a project that will have a direct impact on Kemin's day to day operations. At the culmination of the program, they enjoy an opportunity to present their project and results to Kemin team members including our executive team. In addition to their project, interns also receive mentor-shipand guidance that will help prepare them for their long term careers.

At Kemin, we're not all work and no play! We provide our interns with networking, social gathering, and team building activities throughout the summer.

If this sounds like an ideal way to spend your summer, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact
• Assist with various tasks within your team
• Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.
• Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.
• Identify process improvements and create standard work
• Partake in the Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.
• Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior with an accredited college or university, pursuing an Opperations Management or Supply Chain Management degree.
• Ability to commit to 10-12 weeks of full time employment during the months of May-August.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A high level of passion for your field of study.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email [e-mail].

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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