Category Management Intern

What Youll Learn:

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:

• 1012-week program beginning May 2026

• Full-time 40 hours per week; MondayFriday schedule

• Competitive hourly pay

Where Youll Work:

This is an Onsite position. Our corporate office is located at:
7440 S. Hwy 121 McKinney TX 75070

What Youll 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 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.

What We Look For:

• 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

Intern Program Requirements:

• Ability to provide an unofficial transcript

• Actively enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Finance or a related field by Spring 2027

• Minimum GPA of 3.2

• Candidates must have a valid drivers 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; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus

• Demonstrated teamwork leadership and involvement in school or work settings

• Strong computer communication organization and time management skills