Forecasting & Replenishment Intern - Summer 2027

Additional Considerations (if any):

-

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:

Job Title: Forecasting & Replenishment Intern (Summer 2027)

Department: Procurement

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 08/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking professionals who bring proven skills, a desire to grow, and a commitment to work together in building a company that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

Hy-Vee is implementing a new enterprise forecasting and replenishment platform across our distribution network and retail stores, and we are hiring two Forecasting and Replenishment Interns to support the rollout in Summer 2027. One position focuses on distribution center replenishment and the other focuses on store replenishment; assignment is determined during the selection process. In this role, you will validate the data behind the new system, support the users who rely on it, and help resolve the issues that surface before and after go-live.

The position is located at the West Des Moines corporate office and in our test stores in the Des Moines area. The timeframe is approximately May 17 through August 13, 2027, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. This internship is part of the Hy-Vee summer internship program, which includes tours of Hy-Vee's facilities, organized networking opportunities, and a final presentation to Hy-Vee leadership.

If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and energized by digging into data to find the root cause of a problem, this internship will give you real ownership on a project that touches every Hy-Vee store.

What You'll Do

• Validate master data by reconciling item, vendor, and promotion data between systems; build exception reports that surface missing or incorrect values; investigate defects and partner with data owners to resolve them.

• Manage feedback and user-reported issues by triaging, categorizing, and routing them to the proper team for resolution.

• Build training materials, including role-based quick reference guides, job aids, and screen walkthroughs, and maintain a living FAQ based on real user questions and feedback.

• Participate in pre-go-live testing and provide user support after go-live, documenting results and issues.

• Investigate forecast exceptions by identifying items with anomalous forecast behavior, researching the root cause of the discrepancy, and working with the forecasting team to resolve the issue.

• Present findings and project outcomes to Hy-Vee leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

• Maintain the confidentiality of company financial and operational information encountered in the course of the internship.

• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Your Skills

The successful candidate will bring:

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee mission and a willingness to promote the company's values.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong knowledge of Excel, including advanced formulas, lookup functions, and pivot tables.

• Attention to detail and reliable follow-through.

• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with cross-functional teams comprised of members from all levels of the organization.

• Preferred: prior internship or work experience in retail grocery or supply chain, particularly experience reviewing and placing orders.

• Preferred: basic SQL knowledge.

• Ability to handle sensitive company information with discretion.

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: AVP of Procurement

Education and Experience

• Working toward, or recently acquired, a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• No prior professional experience required; coursework or experience involving data analysis, forecasting, or supply chain concepts is helpful.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; exposure to SQL or reporting tools is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• Ability to operate standard office technology, including computers and telephones.

• Ability to review and analyze documents and data on screen.

• Ability to occasionally transport materials weighing up to 10 pounds (such as files or office supplies).

• Ability to occasionally visit retail locations and warehouse facilities, which may require standing, walking, and navigating store and warehouse environments.

Working Environment

This position works primarily in a professional office setting at the Hy-Vee corporate office in West Des Moines, with regular time spent in test stores in the Des Moines area and occasional visits to distribution facilities. Equipment used includes a personal computer with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with reporting and forecasting applications and a telephone. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer program. Local travel within the Des Moines area is required.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.