Category Planning and Development Intern

Summer Internship 2027: May 31st, 2027 - August 20th, 2027. Location – Low Hybrid This is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our Cashton, WI office for 3-5 days per week and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. Employee Type – Hourly Bonus Eligibility – No Safety Sensitive – No As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet. Summary of Role: We are seeking a motivated and analytical intern to support high-impact initiatives within our Category Planning and Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience in pricing strategy, shopper insights, and data-driven decision-making in the organic CPG industry. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Pricing & Revenue Growth Management • 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. Shopper Insights & Strategy Development • 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. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: • Ad hoc analysis • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • 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. Base hourly wage range: $20.00 per hour Hours per week: 40 hours Internship Program Overview: -Program concludes after 12 weeks -Furnished housing provided or housing stipend -Engaging and project-based experiences with a leading organic food brand -Network and learn from our business leaders in a "Learn The Co-op Series" -Various intern group events held throughout the summer -Interns are paid hourly for time worked -Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work