Procurement Intern

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Edison, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Intern will gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry and contribute to projects while learning about the operations of C&S Wholesale Grocers. The intern will work alongside other interns and employees, participate in professional development and networking opportunities, and receive mentor and buddy support.

The role supports department operations and administrative work, helps improve processes and department tools, and performs research and data analysis related to customer buying habits and demand forecasting. The internship is 12 weeks, from May to August, and is based in Edison, New Jersey. Interns complete a presentation at the end of the internship to showcase their learning objectives.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Currently majoring in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, or Operations Management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Google's suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Help enhance department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain exposure to and knowledge of department functions.
• Develop positive professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the manager.
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation showcasing completion of learning objectives.
• Collect, review, cleanse, and interpret data on customer buying habits.
• Use data to create forecasts of customer demand.
• Research past trends to aid future efforts.
• Work with internal stakeholders and customers to implement research findings.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Professional development through online courses and instructor-led workshops.
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support, including shadowing opportunities.
• Social events and team-building activities with fellow interns and the department.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern