Intern - Distribution Analyst

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18 th – July 24 th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview The Finance- Distribution team provides data analysis and financial reporting support to all departments within Distribution (Transportation, Warehousing, Cafeterias). As an intern, you’ll be assigned to help the team generate and distribute operational reports to various departments within Distribution, help with cloud coding enhancements and SharePoint improvements.

Requirements

must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester
must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in data analysis, finance, business, computer programming or related field and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
basic skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, R, or similar), SQL for data querying and manipulation and cloud-based data platforms (such as Databricks, Azure or similar), and Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion when working
ability to manage time so that the priority of the activities determines the timing and amount of attention they receive
ability to perform arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
ability to determine, apply, and perform necessary arithmetic operations to solve practical math problems
ability to inspect, cleanse and transform data from various sources with the goal of discovering useful information/trends, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making
ability to attend to and verify the accuracy and completeness of detailed information in documents or on the computer, such as prices, quantity, weights, lists or data
ability to prepare clear, accurate, understandable, and professional written text in English, using appropriate level of detail for the intended audience, and following the basic rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation to convey information

Nice To Haves

current Publix associate
knowledge of Publix Distribution and supply chain.
intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
intermediate programming knowledge (e.g., Python, R, or similar), SQL for data querying and manipulation and cloud-based data platforms (such as Databricks, Azure or similar), and Power BI for data visualization and reporting.

Responsibilities

generate and distribute operational reports (e.g., Outbound and Inbound On time deliveries, Utilization, Efficiency and KPI reporting) for Transportation areas (e.g., Private Fleet, outside carriers, business development)
assist in current data modernization efforts with report code development
Power BI visualization improvements
assist in team’s SharePoint improvements