Merchandising Internship

Job description

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor – is all about “good” and is growing, so there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.  If you’re enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we’d love to talk to you!

KeHE’s Internship Program is seeking rising seniors who have demonstrated high performance and leadership in academics, work, both on campus, and in volunteer settings. Top candidates will be evaluated on their cultural fit with KeHE’s core values, and with their aspirations to advance into leadership roles in their careers.

This highly-selective program offers the intern to own and drive impactful projects for their business unit and beyond over the course of 10-12 weeks. KeHE will invest in the growth of each participant by including them in projects, mentoring relationships, as well as a variety of internally and externally facilitated learning events and workshops.

THIS POSITION STARTS IN JUNE 2026; Start date TBD.

Full-time roles may be available upon graduation, including entry into our Rotational Leadership Program (LPA).

streamline processes, enhance communication, and build strong supplier relationships, while offering valuable cross-functional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist in improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and supporting supplier negotiation processes.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to promote collaboration, trust, and timely resolution of tasks

· Communicate proactively with suppliers to follow up on outstanding documents, compliance gaps, and performance concerns.

· Support document collection and compliance tracking to ensure suppliers meet regulatory and internal requirements.

· Maintain and regularly update key trackers for supplier documentation, performance metrics, and compliance status.

· Assist in the preparation and improvement of business review templates used for supplier expectations while onboarding and for continued supplier performance opportunities.

· Monitor and help drive the efficient closure of quality tickets, collaborating across departments to resolve issues.

· Identify and help implement short-term improvements that drive long-term benefits for the department and business.

Requirements:

· Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Legal, or a related field.

· Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other Office tools; familiarity with compliance or procurement systems is a plus.

· A proactive, self-starting attitude with a drive to improve processes and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Exposure to supplier (vendor) management performance and compliance through coursework or internships.

· Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.