Summer Intern 2026 - Merchandising (Deli & Prepared Foods)

Schnuck Markets, Inc.

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Schnucks’ Summer Intern Program is an immersive corporate internship based from our St. Louis, Missouri headquarters. Interns gain real-world experience in their designated department, and collaborate on a cross-functional, inter-disciplinary group project to present at the end of the summer. These are paid internships that require full-time attendance 6/1/2026 through 8/7/2026. The 2026 Deli & Prepared Foods Merchandising Summer Internship supports multiple initiatives in retail Deli & Prepared Foods merchandising and category management, and introduces the candidate to Schnucks’ corporate culture. This role requires 4 days in the office, 1 day remote, and is located in St Louis, Missouri.

Requirements

• Required Education: Current and Fall 2026 enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree program, preferably in Business, Finance, Marketing, or Retail Merchandising, and completed at least 30 credit hours.
• Available to work full-time 6/1/2026 – 8/7/2026.
• A passion for Deli, Prepared Foods and International Cheeses.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Data analysis.
• Relationship building.
• Receptive to change.
• Experience and comfort with utilizing Google Suite products.
• Must be able to work remotely as necessary.
• Displays values consistent with Schnucks' COMET culture.
• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Assortment review and analysis.
• Supply chain optimization.
• Category analysis and SKU optimization.
• Assortment/category optimization.
• Cross-functional group project collaborating with other interns.

Benefits

• Friendly, Fast-Paced Environment
• Teammate Discount after Qualifying Period
• Chance To Advance.
• Schnucks has a strong tradition of promoting from within.
• Many teammates who started working with us have grown with us, as their part-time jobs became long-term careers.

What This Job Offers

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