Category Planning and Development Intern

Organic Valley is seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support its Category Planning and Development team. The role provides hands-on experience in pricing strategy, shopper insights, revenue growth management, and data-driven decision-making within the organic consumer packaged goods industry.

What you'll do:

• Help create actionable and executive-level price architecture reporting dashboards
• Benchmark pricing against identified competitive sets
• Analyze actual pricing versus base and promotional price recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine pricing insights
• Support Revenue Growth Management (RGM) activities by conducting market pricing and trade spend reviews within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system
• Help develop shopper-centric strategies for select retailers using behavioral and transactional data
• Analyze shopper panel data to support retailer-specific shopper strategies
• Develop assortment and messaging recommendations aligned with shopper behavior
• Ad hoc analysis
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with one year or less from graduation required
• Currently working towards a degree in Business, Marketing, or Management
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs required
• Ability to prioritize workload and responsibilities effectively
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in organic and working with farmers and cooperative business model preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work onsite or remotely; onsite collaboration at the Cashton, WI office is required 3-5 days per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Networking events with leaders across the cooperative.
• Community involvement experiences.
• Connections with fellow interns.
• Furnished housing provided or housing stipend.
• Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand.
• Network and learn from business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series".
• Various intern group events held throughout the summer.