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Job Details
Start Date: June 2, 2025
End Date: August 8, 2025
Location: Conshohocken, PA
As an Intern supporting the Consumer Products Category Management team at Cencora, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a dynamic business environment. This internship will equip you with essential skills in category management and consumer products while working closely with a mentor. Over the course of our 10-week summer program, you will engage in various projects, gain insights into category operations, and present your key accomplishments and learnings to the Leadership Team at the end of the internship. This position will involve collaboration with various departments and may require onsite presence at our Conshohocken office.
Below are some of the activities in which you can expect to participate.
Responsibilities:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the category management process and its impact on the business.
Work alongside teams in Pricing, Marketing, and Supply Chain to support promotional strategies and category analysis.
Assist in analyzing category performance metrics, preparing reports, and presenting findings to the team.
Help monitor inventory levels and contribute to inventory planning and markdown recommendations.
Support the establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships by assisting in communication and addressing inquiries.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop innovative merchandising programs and promotional campaigns.
Work on designated projects, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively and deliver results independently.
Actively participate in training activities, development opportunities, and networking events throughout the internship.
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and leadership.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative, and step out of your comfort zone by taking on new assignments.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture, contributing to a safe and secure work environment.
Carry out duties based on departmental needs and assist in various projects as assigned.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in: Retail Management and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, and Business Management (other related majors will be considered)
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future is required
Minimum Skills:
Highly motivated self-starter with a keen interest in category management and consumer products.
Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across various departments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess data and generate actionable insights.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
Eager to learn, self-motivated, and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.