About the role#
This is a paid, full-time summer internship designed to provide hands-on experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management within a vertically integrated poultry company. You will work alongside the Director of Procurement and the broader team to understand how purchasing decisions and supplier relationships impact business operations. The program runs for 10 to 12 weeks, from late May through early August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Explore procurement operations, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and inventory processes.
- Evaluate purchasing and operational data to develop your analytical and technical skills.
- Investigate purchasing needs and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Lead or participate in a specific procurement or cost improvement project.
- Identify opportunities to increase efficiency or reduce costs and present your findings to leadership.
- Visit company facilities to see how purchased materials and services support daily plant operations.
- Learn how cross-functional collaboration and inventory management contribute to overall business performance.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a college or graduate program, with good academic standing.
- You should be entering your sophomore, junior, or senior year.
- Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, Agriculture, Poultry Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically with formulas, spreadsheets, and data analysis.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to work independently.
- A valid driver's license and the willingness to travel to company facilities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, or ERP systems like Oracle is preferred but not required.
- Previous exposure to manufacturing, logistics, or food production is helpful.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role.
- Locations include Tuscaloosa and Gordo, Alabama; West Point, Bay Springs, Walnut Grove, and Canton, Mississippi; and Batesville and Pocahontas, Arkansas.
About PECO FOODS INC
Peco Foods Inc. processes poultry products for national restaurant chains, retail grocers, and food service distributors. Founded in 1937, the company maintains headquarters in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Operations span across Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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