Spring 2027 Operations Intern-Supply Chain

About the role

The Kroger Spring Internship Program is a full‑time, 12‑week immersive experience that offers students the opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Interns work within the Corporate Supply Chain team and across operational departments such as Human Resources, Operations, QA, Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Transportation, Maintenance, Safety, Inventory, Information Technology, and Store Operations. Interns are expected to role‑model Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple supply chain projects while adhering to timelines.
• Communicate status and any potential risks/issues to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with the documentation of supply chain processes and best practices.
• Assist in the creation of process improvement projects.
• Conduct supply chain analysis.
• Actively seek and recommend new supply chain project opportunities.
• Assist with project risk, develop plans, and escalate unresolved issues.
• Partner with appropriate teams to elicit, analyze, document, and deliver supply chain solutions.
• Complete a cumulative project summary of internship accomplishments and present it to the executive team or appropriate manager(s).

Qualifications

• Open to all majors; must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities between school, work, or extra‑curricular activities.
• Responds to change as a positive challenge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Significant level of multi‑tasking.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply it to business needs.
• Commitment to providing customer service.
• Involvement in leadership and community activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team player and team builder.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates accountability for decisions.
• Major in Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Transportation, Retail Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science, or Operations Management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage—including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through free counseling (Employee Assistance Program) and confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases such as food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career via the Continuing Education program.
• Extensive growth opportunities through industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Pay

The program offers competitive pay.

Schedule

Full‑time or part‑time. Rotation dates: January 11 – April 23.

About Us

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, Kroger has grown into the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we bring diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: to feed the human spirit. We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.