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Purchasing Intern - Summer 2024

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Schwan's Company

Oct 21, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Starts on May 19
    Placement Program
  • Logistics
  • Minneapolis

Requirements

  • Intern will be responsible to work independently and adjust project work according to input from team and shifting priorities
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to demonstrate a proactive level of professional curiosity to think outside the box
  • Must be a confident self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and working within a team environment.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with all business partners.
  • Ability to evaluate pros and cons of alternative solutions and effectively translate to broad audiences.
  • Strong time and project management skills that enable on-time project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications:
  • Candidates should currently be enrolled in an undergraduate Agricultural Business, Economics or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2024 or May 2025.
  • GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Procurement sourcing projects related to raw material supply chain
  • Project will review category and items sourced domestically to support production (such as vegetables & proteins)
  • Data and research from the project will be utilized to form & construct purchasing strategies.
  • Learn and use tools available as applicable to project execution; including but not limited to Excel & PowerPoint
  • Interpret and refine results for broad audiences.
  • Present and discuss findings at during weekly share-outs
  • Act in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, polices, and other standards of conduct.
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Schwan's Company

Our Passion is Our Food. Our Secret is Our People.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1952
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, HEARTH & FIRE®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.