2026 Summer Intern: Business Analytics

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

About the Role

ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.

The Business Analytics Intern will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to core business operations. They will contribute to strategic projects that improve customer insights, optimize sales performance, and enhance data quality. Through hands-on work with real datasets, the intern will help identify opportunities for operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate should be in good standing with an accredited university and have a desire to pursue a career within the food industry. Desire to learn in a fast-paced environment while working with multiple teams across various locations and effective communication will be required for success in this internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Modeling: Build models to estimate the lifetime value of different customer segments. Use historical data to identify trends and support retention and marketing strategies.

• Sales Funnel Optimization: Analyze conversion rates across the sales funnel. Identify drop-off points and recommend improvements to increase conversion.

• Data Quality Audit: Audit datasets for missing values, duplicates, inconsistent formats, and outliers. Collaborate with data owners to resolve issues and improve data reliability.

• Data Dictionary Creation: Document key fields across datasets including definitions, units, data types, and sources. Build a reference guide to support onboarding and improve data literacy across teams.

• Customer Data Enrichment: Enhance customer records with additional fields such as geographic location and engagement scores. Support segmentation and targeted marketing efforts.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows and improve the usability of analytics tools and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s or master's degree in business, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with Excel

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

• Self-starter with a passion for learning and making data-driven decisions.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You’ll Gain

At ofi, we don’t just offer an internship, we provide an engaging summer experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!

Hands-on Experience – contribute to high-impact projects at a global organization

Professional development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.

The pay for this role in the state of IL is $22/hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location.

Interns with permanent addresses more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.