Intern, Consumer Category Management

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

At Cencora we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. As a Summer 2027 Intern you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful hands-on experience within our Consumer Category Management team.

Throughout the internship you will work on real business initiatives collaborate with team members and leaders develop professional skills and contribute to projects that support Cencoras purpose of creating healthier futures.

Start Date: June 7 2027

End Date: August 13 2027

Location: Conshohocken PA Hybrid (1 day in the office mainly Tuesday)

This internship is designed for students who are curious motivated and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Role Overview

The Consumer Category Management Intern will support the Category Management team by assisting with administrative activities currently handled by Associate Category Managers. The intern will gain exposure to new item ordering and tracking return authorization processes GNP product image requests for reporting agencies contract status tracking and category review activity. Working alongside a lead Category Manager the intern will learn the steps involved in a category review attend supplier meetings and assist in preparing category review materials providing practical exposure to the category management career path.

Responsibilities

• Support new item ordering and tracking activities.
• Create request and track return authorizations.
• Request GNP product images for reporting agencies.
• Track contract status and support related administrative follow-up.
• Partner with a lead Category Manager to learn the category review process.
• Attend supplier meetings to gain exposure to category management activities.
• Assist in creating category review documents and supporting materials.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing coursework in a business-related field including marketing management finance accounting or supply chain.
• No formal category management experience required; prior work experience in customer-facing fields is a plus.
• Rising sophomore junior or senior at the time of the internship preferred
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage administrative tasks tracking activity and documentation accurately.
• Interest in category management supplier relationships and business operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and business partners.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every addition to traditional offerings like medical dental and vision care we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical emotional financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care adoption assistance infertility coverage family building support behavioral health solutions paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth we also offer a variety of training programs professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs employee resource groups volunteer activities and much more. For details visit <