Supply Chain Manufacturing Intern - Summer 2027

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. invites a Manufacturing Business Development Intern to join our 11‑week internship program in Grand Rapids. You will engage in hands-on projects across Supply Chain and Manufacturing, evaluating growth opportunities and supporting strategic initiatives.

You will analyze market trends, develop financial recommendations, and collaborate with leadership across multiple functions. Past interns have developed business cases for new capabilities and gained exposure to senior executives

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills with familiarity in Power BI or SQL.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluating growth opportunities in manufacturing.
• Assist with strategic initiatives and project analysis.
• Analyze market trends and develop recommendations.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance and Food Safety.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Drive for results

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress (related field)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business.

Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program.

The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders.

The internship program includes:

• Challenging and impactful projects
• Final presentations delivered to senior executives.
• Executive speaker series
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Networking and community events
• Events highlighting key areas of the business.

What you will be doing as a Manufacturing Business Development Intern:

This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience across Meijer’s Supply Chain and Manufacturing organizations and may lead to consideration for future full‑time opportunities, including the Meijer Supply Chain Rotational Program.

As a Manufacturing Business Development Intern, you will work on projects focused on evaluating growth opportunities, supporting strategic initiatives, and identifying ways to expand and improve Meijer’s manufacturing capabilities.

Interns will analyze market trends, evaluate business opportunities, develop financial and operational recommendations, and collaborate with partners across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance, and Food Safety.

Past internship projects have included:

• Developing business cases for new manufacturing capabilities and growth opportunities.
• Conducting market and customer research to identify new product and business opportunities.
• Evaluating facility, operational, and supply chain requirements to support future business expansion.
• Assessing financial impacts of new initiatives and developing recommendations for senior leadership.
• Supporting manufacturing strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The intern may also get exposure to other activities of the function, including:

• Distribution
• Merchandising
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Store Operations
• Engineering Finance

Qualifications:

• Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Food Science, or Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Analytics skills – familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Drive for results - has focus on the bottom line.
• Customer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers.
• Relationship Skills - can create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external constituencies.
• Communication Skills - conveys the right information in writing and verbally.
• Problem Solving - Probes all fruitful sources for answers and looks beyond the obvious to assemble and interpret data.

Possible career path opportunities:

• Supply Chain Rotational Program
• Manufacturing Business Development Analyst
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Distribution/Operations Leadership
• Engineering/Continuous Improvement
• Logistics Analyst

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.