Intern Shrink Analytics

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 556333

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: Merchandising Services Support (5148883)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't:
Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table!

Location:

Quincy, MA

Duration: 10 weeks

The Stop & Shop paid summer internship program offers undergraduate students (Junior and Senior) the opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world projects that make an impact. Stop & Shop's corporate support office provides an ideal environment to explore the complexities of the grocery industry. Interns gain valuable experience while developing leadership capabilities and business knowledge, with access to learning and development sessions, networking opportunities, and exposure to Stop & Shop's culture.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days per week in the Quincy, MA Corporate Support Office (accessible by MBTA and Commuter Rail).

The Shrink Strategy & Analytics Intern will support the Shrink Strategy team with a primary focus on data analysis, operational insights, and strategic business initiatives. This internship provides hands‑on experience working with retail performance data, shrink trends, operational processes, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that improve profitability and execution.

The intern will help transform data into actionable business insights while contributing to projects designed to reduce shrink and strengthen operational performance across the organization.

• Analytics & Insights (50%)
• Analyze shrink, sales, and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build reports, scorecards, and dashboards to support field and corporate leadership.
• Conduct root cause analysis to understand drivers of shrink and operational performance.
• Assist with KPI tracking and measurement of key shrink reduction initiatives.
• Develop executive-level summaries that communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support ad hoc analyses for business reviews and leadership presentations.
• Strategic Initiative Support (50%)
• Assist in the development and execution of shrink reduction strategies.
• Support company‑wide programs focused on improving operational execution and profitability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Asset Protection partners on strategic projects.
• Research industry trends, best practices, and emerging opportunities related to shrink and retail operations.
• Participate in project planning, milestone tracking, and performance reviews.
• Help prepare materials for leadership meetings and strategic discussions.

• Exposure to strategic decision-making in a large-scale retail environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and translating findings into business recommendations.
• Understanding of retail operations, profitability drivers, and shrink management.
• Opportunities to present insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Cross-functional business experience and networking opportunities.
• Development of analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Active enrollment is undergraduate college or university (accepting Junior and Senior applications only) Preferred majors include Business Analytics, Data Analytics or Operations Management
• Related business or analytical discipline
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to organize and interpret complex data sets.
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to…