Supply Chain Slotting Intern

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Overview Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our stores and our offices — every employee of C&S/SpartanNash and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in 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.

• Aid in further enhancing department tools, templates and methodologies

• Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities

• Develop positive professional relationships across departments

• Complete special projects as assigned by your manager

• Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives

• Perform data cleanup, validation, slotting analysis, and operations analytics while supporting a defined slotting improvement project and ongoing site operational needs

• Work with a variety of business partners including Slotting Managers, Warehouse and Corporate Leadership

What we offer:

• Meaningful, hands on work experience tied to your course of study

• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead workshops

• Dedicated mentor and buddy support to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities

• Social events and team building activities and experiences with fellow interns and department

• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization

• Paid Internship

• 12-week internship from May to August

We’re searching for interns that are:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university

• In good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship

• Currently majoring in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics or similar programs

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite of products preferred

• Strongly proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Effective communicators, both verbally and in writing

• Able to think outside of the box and solve problems

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Curious, and bring initiative and willingness to learn and contribute

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.