Mission Produce

Mission Produce is a global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 25 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes strategically placed forward distribution centers in North America, China, and Europe, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

An Intern’s primary objective at Mission Produce is to foster relationships with employees and gain hands-on experience in the produce industry. Join us for a 12-week paid summer internship position that offers the opportunity to potentially explore various departments, including:

• Domestic Sales
• Operations
• HRIS
• Trade & Category Development
• Inventory
• & More!

Interns will not only gain experience in their respective fields, but they will also design Mission’s booth at the Ventura County fair and present an innovative capstone "field-to-fork" project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Domestic Sales

• Gain an understanding of the avocado market as it relates to supply, sourcing, quality, and pricing.
• Understand how inventory levels can impact sourcing efforts.
• Provide attentive support to key salespeople, including answering phones, maintaining invoicing records, and inputting orders.
• Support order forecasting, customer invoicing, and iTrade.

Operations

• Track production efficiencies and creating reports based on findings.
• Evaluate process improvements throughout the packing facility.
• Learn all aspects of Mission Produce’s Operations Department.
• Support the Operations Department with updating standard operations procedures (SOPs).

HRIS

• Evaluate and maintain HRIS processes and develop improvements to HR applications
• Assess current HR systems and utilization; identify and recommend improvements to maximize value and efficiency of the HRIS systems
• Prepare reports, make analytical assessments, and present findings and recommendations to the HR director

Trade & Category Development

•  Analyze and compile Circana market data to support the Sales and Marketing departments with their category management initiatives that enhance sales efforts
• Support Mission’s Avocado Intel initiative by translating shopper data into powerful stories
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales Departments to understand Mission’s retail business and opportunities to improve its Sales and Marketing strategies

Inventory

• Support in the management of inventory at the various distribution centers.
• Assist with transfer entries and age management of avocados and/or mangos.
• Develop and run reports for team members as requested.
• Troubleshoot inventory-related issues throughout the supply chain and recommend various courses.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• In pursuant of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field.
• Is a sophomore, junior or senior college student.
• Eligible to work in the United States prior to start date.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Eager to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly analytical, autonomous and driven by results.
• Effective communicator who enjoys presenting to large groups of people.
• Willing to work in cold conditions from 38°F to 50°F and hot conditions, if working in the packing facility.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

Range: $20.70 - $25.22