Category Management Intern

SRS Distribution • McKinney, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Management Intern will play an integral role in supporting supplier strategy, category performance, and purchasing operations. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to supply chain and purchasing functions by working closely with Category Managers, Replenishment Teams, and Purchasing groups across the organization. This internship serves as an entry point into potential post-graduate, full-time opportunities within SRS Distribution. Internship Overview: 10–12-week program beginning May 2026 Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday schedule Competitive hourly pay Where You’ll Work: This is an Onsite position. Our corporate office is located at: 7440 S. Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Analytical mindset with interest in data-driven decision making
• Clear and confident verbal communication skills
• Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Ability to provide an unofficial transcript
• Actively enrolled in a university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field by Spring 2027
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, reliable transportation, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must successfully pass criminal and driving background checks and a pre-employment drug test
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and involvement in school or work settings
• Strong computer, communication, organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Support market and supplier analysis while tracking product and category performance.
• Assist in evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability, and help benchmark competitor pricing, product offerings, and service levels.
• Analyze sales, inventory turnover, and margin performance by product category to identify high-performing and underperforming SKUs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers and Replenishment Teams to align category plans and support supplier negotiations by providing pricing and volume data.
• Exposure to purchasing teams across different regions, providing insight into regional strategies and operating parameters.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
• Medical/dental/vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees