Product Management Intern

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace type: Hybrid

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Product Management team for Summer 2026! As a Product Management Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience shaping Ingredion’s product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping ensure our customers receive the best possible solutions.

This internship offers a unique chance to learn from experienced product leaders, explore Ingredion’s product lines and manufacturing capacities, and contribute meaningfully to our business. You’ll play a key role in improving communication and developing tools that help navigate today’s fast-paced supply challenges while enhancing customer experience.

What will you do:

• Provide solutions to supply challenges arising from various manufacturing facilities.
• Support the commercial team in identifying the best possible response to customer requests, including material selection, supply sourcing, quality recommendations and logistics arrangements.
• Develop formal tools to help the sales team make effective decisions (e.g., sourcing, pricing, alternative materials).
• Streamline communication with Customer Service to ensure the most up-to-date information is available for decision-making.
• Utilize analytical tools to track customer’s takeaway and analyze expected demand for future months.
• Aide in decision-making process for order/material prioritization
• Project-related work as required (e.g., resource tool of customers’ acceptance for various products, some sort of overall sourcing map (what products are produced/stored where), etc.)

What you will bring:

• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, and operations management or a related field
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, including Customer Service, Supply Management, Demand Planning, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including clear and concise email writing and presentation delivery.

Who you are:

•  Eager to explore careers in the food and beverage industry
• A clear and confident communicator.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• A creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Results-driven and motivated to make an impact quickly

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Mentor Program – pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

No

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .