Intern Category Management Analyst Non-Perishable

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 554908

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: Center Store Grocery 2 - Brands (5149350)

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).

Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA when applying.

The Category Management Intern will support the Non‑Perishable Category team in analyzing performance, improving assortments, and supporting day‑to‑day category initiatives. This role offers hands‑on exposure to how retail category strategies are developed and executed, with opportunities to work alongside category managers, vendors, and cross‑functional partners. The internship is designed to provide meaningful, real‑world experience, with project work aligned to current business priorities.

• Help gather, organize, and interpret data to support decisions related to assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Participate in team discussions to learn how category strategies are formed and brought to market.

• Analyze sales performance, trends, and customer behavior to identify opportunities and gaps.
• Monitor key category performance metrics and surface relevant insights for the team.

• Attend vendor meetings to observe how supplier relationships are managed.
• Assist in preparing materials for vendor discussions, including data summaries and product reviews.
• Support evaluations related to costs, pricing options, and new product concepts.

• Assist in planning and reviewing promotional activities to help drive category growth.
• Contribute to the early development of new product or program ideas, based on category timing and business needs.

• Present findings, insights, and recommendations in clear written or verbal formats.
• Support communication of data‑driven insights to internal stakeholders.

• Take ownership of a special project based on business needs during the internship, providing deeper exposure to category management and delivering real organizational impact.

• Hands‑on experience in retail category management within a leading grocery organization.
• Practical exposure to data analysis, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and vendor collaboration.
• A deeper understanding of how consumer…