Category Management Intern

SRS Distribution Inc.•McKinney, TX

33d•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 What You’ll Do: As a Category Management Intern, you will support market and supplier analysis while tracking product and category performance. You will assist in evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability, and help benchmark competitor pricing, product offerings, and service levels. You will analyze sales, inventory turnover, and margin performance by product category to identify high-performing and underperforming SKUs. In addition, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers and Replenishment Teams to align category plans and support supplier negotiations by providing pricing and volume data. This role also offers exposure to purchasing teams across different regions, providing insight into regional strategies and operating parameters.

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
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and involvement in school or work settings
Strong computer, communication, organization, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Support market and supplier analysis while tracking product and category performance.
Assist in evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability
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
Support supplier negotiations by providing pricing and volume data.
Exposure to purchasing teams across different regions, providing insight into regional strategies and operating parameters.