Merchandising Intern (Summer 2026)

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

This position is based in Temple, TX, which will require the candidate to report and work from the office on a regular basis. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

We are looking for future supply chain leaders-teammates obsessed with delivering a superior customer and supplier experience. In return, you will receive a competitive wage, hands-on engagement with a Fortune 100 company, in-depth supply chain and procurement experience and knowledge, and unlimited career potential!

JOB SUMMARY / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Merchandising Interns are involved in many aspects of the procurement process, including supplier and item setup, forecasting, purchasing, creation and implementation of strategic supplier contracts, multi-model freight options, supply chain and category management, data analytics, and more! The 2026 McLane summer internship will provide intensive training and real-world projects that students will complete by the end of the program. The Intern will work closely with a designated mentor throughout the season and will have the potential to be a full-time teammate after anticipated graduation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Conduct special studies in conjunction with a supply chain or procurement-focused project, analyze data, make recommendations, and create a final presentation.
• Be responsible for project assignments, research, and analysis.
• Use the computer network and standard proprietary software; prepare reports analyzing specific aspects of department structures, functions, and/or operational procedures.
• Utilize current or department specific software to complete assignments.
• Other job duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

A teammate in this position must:

• Have obtained at least a junior status in a bachelor's degree program with completion of a minimum of 48 semester credit hours.
• Be a junior or senior with an anticipated graduation date of next spring or earlier.
• Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Be able to work full-time from May to August of 2026.

• Be able to work at the South Campus headquarters office in Temple, TX, during the internship.

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment.

• Needed equipment will be provided by McLane during the internship.

  PAY:

• Hourly rate of pay is $22.00.

  Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.