Summer 2026 Operations Intern - Supply Chain

The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12  week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Rotation dates: May 18th- Aug 7th

Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). 

Responsibilities for Candidates

• Monitor automated warehouse systems (conveyor networks, robotic picking stations) to ensure uninterrupted operations, reducing daily downtime through proactive issue escalation.
• Analyze throughput, pick‑rate, and cycle‑time data to identify bottlenecks and support continuous improvement initiatives, increasing workflow efficiency.
• Support root‑cause analyses for automation faults by reviewing system logs and collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Develop and update SOPs for automated equipment handling and exception management to improve consistency and reduce training time.
• Provide research on products, competitors, services, processes, and other informational needs
• Provide stores and divisions with support materials as requested
• Compile and organize data, summarize findings and present conclusions to team members
• Create reports and other documentation in response to inquiries or requests in a timely manner
• Communicate status updates and any potentials issues to the appropriate team members
• Participate and provide feedback at team meetings
• Complete cumulative project (summary of internship accomplishments) and present to leadership team
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications for Candidates

Minimum

• Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
• Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
• Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
• Managing multiple priorities between school, work or extra-curricular activities
• Responds to change as a positive challenge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Significant level of multi-tasking

Desired

• Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
• Commitment to providing customer service
• Experience with Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics
• Involvement in leadership and community activities
• Background in data analysis
• Coursework and/or practical experience with digital marketing

Shift

Sun- Wed or Wed- Sat