Forecasting & Replenishment Intern — Summer 2027

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer internship program

Networking opportunities

Final leadership presentation to Hy-Ve

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is offering a Forecasting & Replenishment Intern (Summer 2027) in West Des Moines, IA.

The role is part of the Procurement department, located at the corporate office and test stores in the Des Moines area, May 17–Aug 13, 2027, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, as part of the Hy-Vee summer internship program. You will validate data behind the new forecasting system, support end users, and help resolve issues before and after go-live.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or related field.
• No prior professional experience required; coursework or experience involving data analysis, forecasting, or supply chain concepts is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; exposure to SQL or reporting tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate master data by reconciling item, vendor, and promotion data between systems; build exception reports surface missing or incorrect values; investigate defects and partner with data owners to resolve them.
• Manage feedback and user-reported issues by triaging, categorizing, and routing them to the proper team for resolution.
• Build training materials, including role-based quick reference guides, job aids, and screen walkthroughs; maintain a living FAQ based on user questions and feedback.
• Participate in pre-go-live testing and provide user support after go-live, documenting results and issues.
• Investigate forecast exceptions by identifying items with anomalous forecast behavior, researching the root cause, and working with forecasting team to resolve.
• Present findings and project outcomes to Hy-Vee leadership at internship conclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial and operational information.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Skills

Excel formulas

Forecasting concepts

SQL basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Supply Chain degree

Business Analytics degree

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is offering a Forecasting & Replenishment Intern (Summer 2027) in West Des Moines, IA.

The role is part of the Procurement department, located at the corporate office and test stores in the Des Moines area, May 17–Aug 13, 2027, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, as part of the Hy-Vee summer internship program. You will validate data behind the new forecasting system, support end users, and help resolve issues before and after go-live.