Category Management Internship (Summer 2027)

Cardinal Health is a healthcare company offering a structured summer internship program for undergraduate students. The Category Management Intern will analyze product, inventory, and customer purchasing data, develop reporting tools, investigate demand issues, and present recommendations while collaborating with category management and sales teams.

What you'll do:

• Analyze product, inventory, and customer purchasing data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities within assigned product categories
• Monitor SKU performance and inventory movement, including identifying discontinued products and potential inventory risks
• Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to track key category management metrics and support business decision-making
• Track customer purchasing activity following new product placements and distribution opportunities
• Investigate instances where expected demand has not materialized and partner with cross-functional teams to understand root causes
• Present findings and recommendations to category management, sales, and business stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and executive presence
• Collaborate with sales teams to drive alignment and gain buy-in on category strategies and recommendations
• Apply a curious and analytical mindset to uncover business challenges, ask thoughtful questions, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Other duties upon request
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work

What they're looking for:

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, or related field, preferred
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred
• Microsoft Excel experience, preferred

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience through impactful projects
• Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture
• Development of leadership and professional skills
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion
• Formal mentoring program
• Workshops to strengthen business acumen
• Opportunities to explore full-time career paths
• Executive Speaker Series and various networking events
• Social, team-building, and community service events