Profit Optimization Intern - Summer 2025

Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 74276

Job Function: College Recruitment (Interns/OMTS/LMTS)

Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.

Summary

Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2025! Our Profit Optimization Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 8 - 10 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Analytics, CPG and food production. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

Competitive Pay
Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
Learning Workshops
Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
Interaction with Senior Leadership
Housing Stipend

This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available.

What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

Assist in data-driven analytics to facilitate continuous improvement of company mix, pricing, and competitive performance
Assist with ad-hoc comparative analysis to determine most profitable alternatives for meat
Collaborate on new model builds to streamline data cleansing & review to support time-sensitive decisions.
Opportunities to interact with Senior leadership
Opportunities to tour different company business functions and locations such as the Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms

Minimum Education

This position is open to rising Juniors or Seniors pursuing a Bachelors degree.
Must be enrolled in an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Business, management, or other applicable majors preferred.
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Experience Requirements

Demonstrated strength in data analytics, numerical skills.
Proficiency in using Excel, Power BI, Microsoft Office.
Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal.
Must be able to work independently or in teams.

Experience Preferred

3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
Completed at least 2 college-level project management or business course
Completed technical courses related to technology, data analytics, or industrial engineering
Student extra-curricular experiences demonstrating leadership ability

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.