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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Supply Chain Transportation Internship- Summer 2026

Hy-Vee, Inc. is a progressive company focused on retail. To support retail we must continuously review our supply chain practices to ensure we are operating as efficiently as possible while maintaining excellent customer service to our stores and ultimately our customers. We have openings for interns to assist Hy-Vee Inc. in transportation operations. The positions will be located in either Chariton, IA or Ankeny IA.  The timeframe is approximately May 18th to August 14th, 2026. This Monday through Friday opportunity will be 40 hours per week.  This internship is part of the Hy-Vee Supply Chain Internship program, which includes tours of Hy-Vee’s facilities, organized networking opportunities, and a final presentation to Hy-Vee Supply Chain leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Successful candidates will work with management and company employees to learn daily processes within Hy-Vee’s supply chain.
• Responsibilities will be similar to what is expected of an entry-level supply chain professional.
• Complete project work involving reviewing large sets of data and proposal of any changes needed to improve operations. 
• The position will include learning daily processes needed to successfully service customers with the expectation of contributing new ideas in the form of a final presentation or paper at the conclusion of the internship.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Strong academic candidate
• Experience with team leadership and teamwork, especially outside the classroom
• Skilled in the following applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
• Experience with problem solving and organization
• Ability to be successful in a fast-paced environment
• Relationship-building skills

Minimum Education/Experience Required to Perform Job:

Qualifications include working toward, or recently acquired, a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, etc.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply online at www.hy-vee.com/careers.

For this position, we also require you to attach your resume, cover letter, and official or unofficial transcript to your application. If you have questions about the position, please contact Brent McKenzie at (515) 267-7853.  

Are you ready to smile, apply today.