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Category Leadership Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company

Orrville, OH · HybridInternship$19–23/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–23/hr
Location
Orrville, OHHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Category Leadership Intern will support brand and customer teams by analyzing data, developing actionable insights, and identifying creative solutions to drive category growth. The role focuses on trends and market positioning within the consumer-packaged food industry. The internship is based in Orrville, Ohio, with a hybrid arrangement requiring at least nine onsite days per month, primarily during company-designated core weeks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Critical ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationProject ManagementData VisualizationAdvanced AnalyticsInnovative Solutions

Qualifications

Rising Junior or Senior

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Your Opportunity as a Category Leadership Intern As an intern within our Category Leadership department, you will have an e xciting opportunity to analy ze and gro w top bran ds and categorie s in the consumer-packaged food industr y . Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires In this role you will: - Leverage data to be a strong partner to both the brand and customer teams, as you create actionable insights to deliver category growth. - Focus on data and creative solutions to ensure that the categories Smucker plays in drive success. - Capitalize on trends & ensure Smucker and market is well positioned. What we are looking for: - Rising Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Marketing, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Category Leadership, or another related field - A well-rounded skill set including strong critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and project management skills as well as an interest in data visualization, advanced analytics, and finding innovative solutions to complex business questions. Application Period: - Application period closes on November 6th, 2026 Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program? Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to: - **Learn:**Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best. - **Grow:**Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company. - **Lead:**Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food. Additional Perks: Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include: - Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership - Customized professional development sessions - Networking events and social outings with fellow interns - Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports - The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients - A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays - Compensation range: $19/hr-$23/hr - Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship - A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker. The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on

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