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Renewable Energy Group Intern, Procurement in Ames, Iowa
Our comprehensive, 12-week paid internship program gives you the opportunity to test your skills working for the nation’s leading producer of cleaner fuels and developer of renewable chemicals. This internship will begin May 17, 2021 and end August 7, 2021. REG values our interns. Our hopes are to host you in person, but with the potential of being remote like we committed to in the summer of 2020.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the analysis of the existing purchasing projects as well as assist in the evaluation of potential business development opportunities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Analysis Function
•Perform business unit and financial analysis
•Relate profitability, input costs, and strategic planning
Special Projects
•Design and implementation of key business projects
•Conduct research on commodities and trends
•Investigating new risk management tactics
•Analyzing research results – both quantitatively and qualitatively, in written and presentation form
•Formulating a recommendation based upon your analysis
•Properly documenting and supporting your research and analysis
•Develop materials for internal and external meetings
Other Frequent Duties:
•Collection of published data related to commodity trading
•Assembly of market intelligence from industry professionals
•Assist with the coordination of inbound raw materials
•Verify data integrity with suppliers
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Be available for daily work and overtime as required
Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers (oral and written)
Demonstrate attention to detail
Ability to use office equipment (computer, telephone, etc)
Organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines
Provide suggestions to offer alternative perspectives to situations
Strong analytical, research, writing and communication skills
Work independently or with others as a team to complete assigned projects
Provide personal contact information on an as needed basis for official business purposes
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher – Ag Business, or Business related degree
**Senior or Junior status required
Experience Required: Financial analysis and analytical business experience preferred
**Business environment experience, relevant courses, club participation and internship preferred
Skills Required:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Advanced math, finance, and accounting skills
Strong analytical research
Special skills or knowledge preferred:
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge in data analysis
REG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.