Product Portfolio 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 (In-office 3 days per Week)

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join the Global Product Portfolio team for summer 2026! As the Global Product Portfolio Intern, you will support the portfolio and product management of the corn and clean label starches within Ingredion’s food texture solutions business. This role is perfect for a rising Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Food Science, Business, Economics, Supply Chain and Operations, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent, who is ready to experience a hybrid role based out of Westchester, IL. Embark on a summer of growth, collaboration, and real-world impact in a Fortune 500 company.

This role reports to the Global Product Portfolio Manager - Corn and Clean Label Texture Solutions.

What you will do:

• Support development of business cases for short & medium-long term value creating opportunities
• Support and drive Ingredion approach and strategy for clean label texturizers with input from other stakeholders
• Present thought leadership and insights based on regular portfolio & product performance analysis and assist with business reviews during bi-weekly team calls
• Assist in the execution & analysis of ongoing project and ad hoc workstreams leveraging in-house tools, data sources, macro trends, insights, and financials
• Participate in cross-functional team calls with Product Line Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Go-to-Market, Marketing and others

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Economics, Supply Chain and Operations, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent/related field
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, e.g. making presentations and leveraging excel and other tools
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Who you are:

• Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Desire to see and create results
• Demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity, appetite to learn, and coachability

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 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

Pay Range: $20-25/hour

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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:

Yes, Within Country

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 .