About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship based in Rock Island, Illinois. You will join the Purchasing team to learn how product categories are built, priced, and managed within a B2B distribution environment. You will work alongside category managers and cross-functional teams to gain experience in assortment planning, vendor management, and data-driven decision making.
What you'll do#
- Support category managers with product assortment analysis and SKU lifecycle management.
- Assist with sales, inventory, and performance reporting.
- Support pricing analysis and margin optimization initiatives.
- Assist with vendor onboarding, communication, and documentation.
- Participate in forecasting, demand planning, and inventory strategy exercises.
- Support promotional planning and program development.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams on category initiatives.
- Review planograms and store execution feedback.
- Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for leadership review.
- Maintain accurate data and documentation in internal systems.
- Participate in category reviews and business planning meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate in Business Administration.
- Interest in learning category management.
- Curiosity about business strategy.
- Ability to work with data.
Location & details#
- Location: Rock Island, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $19.23 per hour.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
About Lynco Products
Lynco Products is a consumer goods manufacturer and distributor based in Milan, Illinois. The company manages 40 brands and maintains control over the supply chain from sourcing to final delivery. Operations include three warehouses in the Midwest and two offices in China. It provides retail services to a global client base.
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