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
• Quality Assurance
• Operations
• Sales Analytics
• Supply Chain
• Sourcing
• Transportation/Logistics
• & More!

We will have the final list of available internship opportunities in January of 2025.

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.

Quality Assurance

• Work in the packing facility to learn the grading of fruit.
• Develop an understanding of quality control.
• Learn and update customer specifications and training.
• Perform fruit inspections in the cooler and on the shipping docks.

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).

Sales Analytics

• Update sales records and reports accurately.
• Develop a deep understanding of how big data and analytics drive action and business results.
• Learn how to forecast and plan for customer demand.
• Analyze reports and trends to make sales planning decisions.

Supply Chain

• 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.

Sourcing

• Update the sourcing team by consolidating, analyzing, and forwarding daily action summaries.
• Conduct data entry and coordinate purchase orders.
• Develop an understanding of size curves, countries of origin, pricing, field-truck yields, etc.
• Assist in preparing sourcing budgets and reports.

Transportations/Logistics

• Update estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) for arrivals and carrier files.
• Build transportation-related reports.
• Track, report, and organize items related to the Department of Transportation.
• Communicate with Sales/Inventory/Facility Managers and carriers as needed on a variety of information.

MINIMUM 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: $19.90 - $24.25