Category Strategy Intern: Data-Driven & Cross-Functional

Lynco Products; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Professional development and mentoring

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Lynco Products is seeking a motivated Category Management Intern to join our Purchasing team at our Rock Island, IL location. This 12-week paid internship provides hands-on experience in assortment planning, pricing strategy, vendor management, and data-driven decision making within a B2B distribution environment.

You will work closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to analyze product assortment and SKU lifecycles, assist with forecasting and inventory strategy, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform additional administrative and analytical tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Time management

Education

Business/Marketing/Supply Chain/Finance/Analytics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Lynco Products is seeking a motivated Category Management Intern to join our Purchasing team at our Rock Island, IL location. This 12-week paid internship provides hands-on experience in assortment planning, pricing strategy, vendor management, and data-driven decision making within a B2B distribution environment.

You will work closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to analyze product assortment and SKU lifecycles, assist with forecasting and inventory strategy, and