Category Management Intern

In the Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.
* ** Communicates Effectively** – Develops and delivers impactful communications for diverse audiences across channels. Excels in both small and large group interactions. Captures attention, actively listens, and guides discussions towards targeted goals.
* ** Solves Problems** - Uses technology and sharp logic to craft inventive solutions to complex issues, digging deep to tackle root causes. Conducts impartial analysis, leaving no stone unturned for comprehensive insights.
* ** Thinks Critically** – Analyzes complex issues deeply and objectively, revealing hidden layers. Challenges assumptions and balances analysis with action-oriented solutions.
* ** Delivers Results** – Seizes new opportunities and tackles challenges head-on with urgency. Takes initiative and consistently hits goals. Zeroes in on key priorities for results. Drives progress through uncertainty and moves others to action.
* ** Learns Quickly
**** What You’ll Do and Impact:
*** Conduct research on market trends, customer needs, and competitor strategies to uncover insights that guide category and supplier decisions
* Analyze key performance metrics such as sales, margin, rebate, inventory, and service levels to support strategic initiatives
* Assist in executing category plans focused on product assortment, pricing strategies, and supplier optimization
* Collaborate with partners across Product Marketing, Sourcing, GTM, and Digital teams to support product launches and marketing efforts
* Create and deliver clear, compelling reports and presentations that communicate findings and drive data-informed decisions
* Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in marketing or a related business field, with a graduation of May '27 or later.
** Additional Items of Interest:
*** GPA of 3.5 or higher.
* Passion for working with data to uncover trends and support decision-making
* Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Click  to learn more.
** Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse work forces.** (C) 2013 to 2025 Direct Supply, Inc. All rights reserved.
* Category Management Intern position, you’ll gain hands-on experience in data-driven category strategy while helping evaluate market dynamics, analyze product performance, and support execution of strategic initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop insights that impact real business outcomes, all while learning how to grow customer value through smart product and supplier decisions.
** Skills Needed:**  – Rapidly absorbs and applies new information and skills and enjoys new challenges. Innovates and experiments to solve problems, reflecting on both successes and failures for growth. Is a naturally curious and adaptable learner.

Proven
** ability to work independently
** in a fast-paced and data-driven environment.
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* Experience:

** Ability to work part time (15-25 hours) during the school year and full time (30-40 hours) during the summer.  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint or data visualization tools a plus Foundational knowledge of business strategy, competitive research, or data analysis Direct Supply delivers solution-drivenplatforms, products and services to helpsolve the toughest challenges facing

Senior Living and Healthcare. For morethan 35 years, we’ve grown consistentlywhile expanding our offering of innovative solutions for virtually everycritical area of senior health across the continuum of care.

If you asked our 1,200+ Partners whatseparates Direct Supply from otherapplied technology companies, it’s thatwe are 100% employee owned anddriven to work with a purpose. Every day,we strive to honor our mission ofenhancing the lives of millions ofseniors and healthcare professionals ina results-oriented agile environment thatgives our Partners the necessary toolsand flexibility to truly bring what’s nextto Healthcare.
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