Intern - Business

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING

As an Intern in Business, you'll support the Business team in managing the performance of a product category and helping connect plans with operational execution. You'll assist with pricing and profitability analysis, promotion and trade activity tracking, and forecast and volume reporting, while partnering with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and Operations. You'll love the fast-paced, collaborative environment and the opportunity to strengthen our reporting, planning, and decision-making with timely insights and clear communications. [

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Assist in analyzing category performance (volume, margin, pricing, and key business drivers) and summarizing insights for the Business team.

* Support pricing and promotion processes, including maintaining documentation and tracking price changes, promotional activity, and post-event learnings.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Planning to support business priorities and ensure alignment of plans and execution.

* Assist with inventory and supply visibility reporting

* Support the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations that communicate category performance, market/context updates, and recommendations.

* Participate in team meetings and contribute to project-based work, including process improvements, documentation, and ad hoc analysis as needed.

PROGRAM DETAILS

This internship is part of Smithfield's Internship Program, designed to provide current college students with an opportunity to explore career options through function-specific assignments. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented towards a different part of the Company's operations. It provides interns with an opportunity to learn about an aspect of the Company's business while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor, and program manager, will provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the internship. This is a 12-week paid opportunity.

Interns are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They will assist in problem-solving, assume leadership roles for certain projects, help the department achieve both short and long-term objectives, and deliver high-level results that exceed expectations. This is a project-based internship, although interns will contribute to numerous initiatives during their time with us. At the end of the program, each intern will give a presentation to department/company leadership to highlight their contributions, learnings, and recommendations to the company moving forward. The Internship Program is designed for high-potential college/university students who can quickly adapt to new environments, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

* Currently enrolled college student in an accredited four-year college or university program in Business, Agribusiness, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Marketing Analytics, or a related field.

* Must possess a high level of professionalism.

* Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

* High standards of accuracy.

* Travel up to 10% of the time. Periodic overnight travel may be required.

* Currently authorized to work in the U.S.

* Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT

* Work experience in a team-based environment within manufacturing, supply chain, sales, or merchandising/category management.

* Experience with SAP and its related supply chain/commercial applications.

* Strong self-motivation and organization skills.

* Strong interpersonal and technical skills required; presentation skills preferred.

* Comfort working with data (pivot tables, basic modeling, trend/variance analysis) and translating it into clear takeaways.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

* Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.

* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

* Able to travel as needed.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.