International Business Development, Supply Chain - ...

Cultivate A Better World Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone. The Opportunity The Intern with the Chipotle Business Development team will play a vital role in supporting the international expansion efforts of Chipotle into new countries and territories. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that blend strategy, creativity, and data analysis. Key Responsibilities: Market Research: Build a fact-based view of Japan's foodservice supply environment and constraints as they relate to Chipotle. Identify local vs imported ingredient norms, and research Japan's foodservice market structure with an emphasis on Chipotle's ingredients. Supply Strategy: Define a realistic sourcing approach by assessing regulatory bottlenecks, lead times, and regional options in line with Chipotle's FWI requirements. Creative Solutions: Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and propose innovative ideas and solutions for the challenges of entering new international markets. Financial Analysis: Build landed cost models, including freight options, duties and tariffs, and cold chain costs. Partnerships and Alliances: Explore potential partnerships, collaborations, or joint ventures that could facilitate Chipotle's expansion in the region. Presentation: Create compelling presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a business program at a top university. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and presentation abilities. Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. International experience in a personal or professional capacity. Experience and/or interest in the restaurant and food industry is a plus. Being a Chipotle fan is a requirement. Pay Transparency Pay rate is $25 per hour, depending on skill level, experience, and education. Compensation offered is also subject to local wage and hour laws. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.

Created: 2026-03-04