Customer Supply Chain Intern

About the role

Our 12‑week paid internship program at Gordon Food Service’s Home Office offers firsthand experience on meaningful projects that impact the business. You will work alongside industry professionals, receive mentorship and professional development, and gain exposure to various aspects of the food service industry while building connections, a career, and a future with one of North America’s largest food service distributors.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Customer Supply Chain team serving customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada.
• Collaborate with fellow interns and employees in Communications, Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, IT, Marketing & Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Gain foundational knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain concepts, processes, and logistics workflows.
• Apply strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and root‑cause analysis skills to address operational and customer‑facing supply chain challenges.
• Manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and balance daily operational tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication to collaborate with internal teams, sales partners, and external stakeholders.
• Attend unique networking opportunities inside and outside the office.
• Engage in the mentorship program.
• Shadow jobs across the organization to explore career‑path potential.
• Participate in community and stewardship efforts.
• Develop personal and professional skills through workshops on communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more.
• Embed with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator, gaining hands‑on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real‑world business impact.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Skills

• Analytical and critical‑thinking abilities
• Root‑cause analysis
• Project management and prioritization
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Networking and mentorship engagement
• Experience with AI‑enabled systems and intelligent solution development

Benefits

• Paid weekly
• Flexible hours
• Gordon Food Service store discount
• Employee Assistance Program