Intern, Consumer Category Management

AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution and Strategic Global Sourcing; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Conshohocken, PA, hybrid work arrangement. The Consumer Category Management Intern will assist with ordering, tracking, return authorizations, image requests, and contract activity while learning the category review process.

The role provides exposure to supplier meetings, category review materials, and collaboration with a lead Category Manager, targeting students pursuing business-related studies and aiming to develop practical industry

Qualifications

• Pursuing coursework in business-related field (marketing, management, finance, accounting, or supply chain).
• No formal category management experience required; prior customer-facing work is a plus.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior during internship period.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support new item ordering and tracking activities.
• Create, request, and track return authorizations.
• Request GNP product images for reporting agencies.
• Track contract status and support administrative follow-up.
• Partner with a lead Category Manager to learn the category review process.
• Attend supplier meetings and prepare category review materials.
• Assist in creating category review documents and supporting materials.

Skills

Microsoft Office 360

Organizational skills

Administrative tasks

Category management

Communication

Education

Business coursework

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. As a Summer 2027 Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience within our Consumer Category Management team.

Throughout the internship, you will work on real business initiatives, collaborate with team members and leaders, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support Cencora's purpose of creating healthier futures.

Start Date: June 7, 2027

End Date: August 13, 2027

Location: Location: Conshohocken, PA - Hybrid

This internship is designed for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role Overview

The Consumer Category Management Intern will support the Category Management team by assisting with administrative activities currently handled by Associate Category Managers. The intern will gain exposure to new item ordering and tracking, return authorization processes, GNP product image requests for reporting agencies, contract status tracking, and category review activity. Working alongside a lead Category Manager, the intern will learn the steps involved in a category review, attend supplier meetings, and assist in preparing category review materials, providing practical exposure to the category management career path.

Responsibilities

• Support new item ordering and tracking activities.
• Create, request, and track return authorizations.
• Request GNP product images for reporting agencies.
• Track contract status and support related administrative follow-up.
• Partner with a lead Category Manager to learn the category review process.
• Attend supplier meetings to gain exposure to category management activities.
• Assist in creating category review documents and supporting materials.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing coursework in a business-related field, including marketing, management, finance, accounting, or supply chain.
• No formal category management experience required; prior work experience in customer-facing fields is a plus.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the internship preferred
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks, tracking activity, and documentation accurately.
• Interest in category management, supplier relationships, and business operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and business partners.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation