The Category Management Intern will play an integral role in supporting supplier strategy, category performance, and purchasing operations. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to supply chain and purchasing functions by working closely with Category Managers, Replenishment Teams, and Purchasing groups across the organization. This internship serves as an entry point into potential post-graduate, full-time opportunities within SRS Distribution.
10–12-week program beginning May 2026
Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday schedule
Competitive hourly pay
This is an Onsite position. Our corporate office is located at:
7440 S. Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070
As a Category Management Intern, you will support market and supplier analysis while tracking product and category performance. You will assist in evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability, and help benchmark competitor pricing, product offerings, and service levels.
You will analyze sales, inventory turnover, and margin performance by product category to identify high-performing and underperforming SKUs. In addition, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Category Managers and Replenishment Teams to align category plans and support supplier negotiations by providing pricing and volume data.
This role also offers exposure to purchasing teams across different regions, providing insight into regional strategies and operating parameters.
Strong attention to detail and organization skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
Analytical mindset with interest in data-driven decision making
Clear and confident verbal communication skills
Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Ability to provide an unofficial transcript
Actively enrolled in a university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field by Spring 2027
Minimum GPA of 3.2
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, reliable transportation, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Must successfully pass criminal and driving background checks and a pre-employment drug test
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and involvement in school or work settings
Strong computer, communication, organization, and time management skills
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Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.