Intern, Consumer Category Management

Cencora • Conshohocken, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. As a Summer 2027 Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience within our Consumer Category Management team. Throughout the internship, you will work on real business initiatives, collaborate with team members and leaders, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support Cencora's purpose of creating healthier futures. This internship is designed for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Consumer Category Management Intern will support the Category Management team by assisting with administrative activities currently handled by Associate Category Managers. The intern will gain exposure to new item ordering and tracking, return authorization processes, GNP product image requests for reporting agencies, contract status tracking, and category review activity. Working alongside a lead Category Manager, the intern will learn the steps involved in a category review, attend supplier meetings, and assist in preparing category review materials, providing practical exposure to the category management career path.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing coursework in a business-related field, including marketing, management, finance, accounting, or supply chain.
• No formal category management experience required; prior work experience in customer-facing fields is a plus.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the internship preferred
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks, tracking activity, and documentation accurately.
• Interest in category management, supplier relationships, and business operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Support new item ordering and tracking activities.
• Create, request, and track return authorizations.
• Request GNP product images for reporting agencies.
• Track contract status and support related administrative follow-up.
• Partner with a lead Category Manager to learn the category review process.
• Attend supplier meetings to gain exposure to category management activities.
• Assist in creating category review documents and supporting materials.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision care
• comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
• support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
• variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed