Jobs at Ingredion Incorporated

Supports global talent management initiatives, researches performance and learning strategies, analyzes leadership and talent data, designs development sessions, creates communications plans, and generates reports. Collaborates with global ITEX stakeholders and HR partners to support talent assessments, succession planning, performance enablement, and scalable employee development programs.

Supports global supply chain and operations through data cleaning, exploratory analysis, machine learning forecasts, anomaly detection, KPI analysis, predictive modeling, and dashboard development. The intern uses Excel and Power BI to create reports and visualizations, identifies data quality issues, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and presents actionable recommendations to stakeholders and management.

Conduct literature and patent research, perform laboratory experiments, analyze and interpret data, document findings in electronic lab notebooks, and present recommendations. The intern will study plant-based protein functionality, sensory performance, and food application suitability while supporting predictive tools and new product development. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical reporting, safe laboratory practices, and full-time onsite work during the summer internship.

Manage more than $50 million in corn protein feed and oil byproduct sales, including pricing, freight optimization, customer relationships, market analysis, contract and spot sales, prospecting, and negotiations. Collaborate with plant and commercial teams, support forecasting and process improvements, optimize netbacks, assist with logistics, and attend customer meetings and trade shows. The role requires strong agricultural commodity market knowledge, sales experience, and customer relationship management.

Performs cost accounting and inventory reconciliation for US and Canadian operations. Reviews inventory adjustments, prepares account reconciliations, investigates variances, records journal entries, supports month-end and year-end close, and assists with audits and financial reporting. The role also improves accounting processes, coordinates system changes with IT, maintains procedures, and supports internal and external stakeholders. Advanced Excel macros, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory reconciliation, and SAP experience are relevant.

Administer compensation and benefits programs, including job evaluations, equity reviews, salary adjustments, benefit enrollments, audits, retirement plans, transfers, invoices, and vendor processes. Analyze reports, resolve complex employee inquiries, manage confidential information, and partner with HR, Centers of Excellence, and vendors to improve total rewards operations. Requires English and Portuguese fluency, strong analytical and customer service skills, and familiarity with HR policies and processes.

Administer compensation and benefits programs for US and Canadian employees, including salary adjustments, job evaluations, equity reviews, benefits audits, retirement plans, transfers, vendor coordination, invoices, and reporting. The role resolves escalated benefits inquiries, supports process and technology improvements, partners with HR and Centers of Excellence, and handles sensitive employee information while ensuring timely, accurate service delivery.

Administer and optimize Workday HCM, UKG Kronos, and related HR technology systems. Manage security, integrations, EIBs, data loads, audits, testing, releases, reporting, dashboards, and system troubleshooting. Partner with HR and technical teams on implementations and continuous improvement while supporting employee experience. Coach junior team members and maintain process documentation.

Supports and optimizes Workday, ServiceNow, and related HR technology platforms. Responsibilities include troubleshooting user issues, maintaining data quality, creating reports and dashboards, supporting testing and system enhancements, managing implementation projects, partnering with stakeholders, and developing knowledge articles and training materials.

Leads process engineering at Ingredion’s Hamburg manufacturing site, managing six process engineers and specialists. The role drives safe, sustainable, and cost-effective improvements through operations data analysis, root cause analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and performance trends. Responsibilities include team leadership, technical problem solving, capital project coordination, business case development, technology evaluation, and collaboration across production, maintenance, quality, EHS, automation, and engineering teams.

Ensures quality procedures and systems are established, implemented, and compliant across manufacturing sites. Responsibilities include vendor audits, equipment qualification review, batch record review and release, QMS tracking, deviation and OOS/OOT/OOC handling, training, quality reporting, and regulatory compliance. The role requires collaboration across manufacturing facilities and supports product quality, documentation, and safety training.

Performs laboratory quality control testing for raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, packaging materials, water, and other samples. Responsibilities include instrument and glassware calibration, stability studies, solution preparation, OOS/OOC/deviation testing, documentation, sample and chemical inventory management, equipment maintenance, training, and adherence to GLP, GDP, cGMP, safety, and PPE requirements.

Supports APAC financial planning and analysis by consolidating performance results, forecasts, budgets, and OPEX information. Provides variance analysis and business commentary for regional management, coordinates financial planning systems including BPC, BW, SAP, and Power BI, and improves reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Collaborates with finance and cross-functional teams to gather inputs and support business decisions.

Processes customer invoicing, billing, rebates, credits, debits, contract pricing, and customer master data. Researches billing and pricing inquiries, reconciles accounts, maintains contract and order records, supports sales and customer account needs, and collaborates with Logistics, Sales, Credit, Finance, and Product Management. The role also develops work aids, supports multiple pricing desks and key accounts, prioritizes tasks, resolves customer issues, and recommends process improvements.

Leads capital and technical improvement projects from concept through commissioning and operational handoff at a manufacturing facility. Manages scope, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, contractors, vendors, and engineering partners. Develops and reviews process designs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, control strategies, and technical analyses. Ensures regulatory and engineering compliance, evaluates plant technologies, supports maintenance and quality teams, and mentors engineers.

Develop food formulations and prototypes at laboratory and pilot-plant scale while following Good Manufacturing Practices. Operate laboratory equipment, conduct experiments and analytical testing, analyze scientific data and literature, interpret results, and make project recommendations. Support customer requests, manage project timelines, collaborate with internal teams, present prototypes and project updates, and prepare technical reports and presentations.

Supports the design, development, testing, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions for business applications including forecasting, manufacturing optimization, demand planning, and automated decision-making. Builds prototypes, evaluates AI/ML frameworks, works with large datasets, documents best practices, monitors solution performance, researches emerging techniques, and communicates results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Leads global sales operations and excellence strategy, governance, forecasting, pipeline management, CRM adoption, analytics, territory planning, quota setting, and incentive design. Partners with regional leaders to standardize processes while supporting local execution. Assesses sales capabilities, identifies skill gaps, and oversees targeted training and development programs. Coordinates cross-functional initiatives with Finance, Marketing, and HR to improve sales performance, operational efficiency, customer experience, and measurable business results.

Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for foodservice and private-label channels. Create ingredient prototypes, sales presentations, customer case studies, and value propositions for restaurant operators and manufacturers. Analyze category and customer insights to support sales growth and communicate technical information effectively. The intern will work 40 hours weekly during the summer, travel domestically 10–15%, and collaborate independently with internal and external stakeholders.

Supports Ingredion’s AI for Business Excellence team by designing and prototyping agentic and generative AI solutions, developing ROI and value models, translating business requirements into solution specifications, coordinating pilots and adoption, contributing to AI governance, researching emerging tools, and presenting recommendations to executives. The role partners with business, technology, and functional leaders across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.