Procurement Merchandising Intern - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Applicants for this position must be located within a one-hour drive of Lancaster, PA at the time of internship to be considered.

Clark Associates is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Merchandising Intern to support the continued growth of our product categories. This full-time internship is based in Lancaster, PA, for candidates within a one-hour driving radius.

As a Merchandising Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in product research, vendor coordination, and web content optimization. You’ll assist in identifying new product opportunities, supporting product launches, and analyzing performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and quality. Your work will help ensure our customers have access to accurate, compelling product information and contribute to strategic decisions that impact inventory and fulfillment.

Interns at Clark enjoy a high degree of autonomy and work closely with department leaders. You’ll also benefit from our robust training program, which includes: Campus and warehouse tours, Team shadowing and mentorship, Volunteer opportunities, Roundtable discussions and leadership presentations, Networking events, and Soft-skill and hard-skill development.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, enjoys digging into product and performance data, and wants to make a meaningful impact. Click here to learn more about our fabulous internship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new product research, comparisons, and setup to support timely and accurate launches
• Help analyze category performance by reviewing sales, gross profit, and quality trends
• Support the creation and enhancement of product pages to ensure compelling and accurate web content
• Collaborate with team members to maintain up-to-date product information and optimize merchandising strategies
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that improve product visibility, customer experience, and operational efficiency

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

• Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• A creative and strategic thinker who enjoys solving problems

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Comfortable balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Interested in data and performance metrics, with basic proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus

Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward and supportive. We begin by reviewing your resume to understand your background and interests. If we need additional information, we’ll reach out by email. From there, selected candidates will be invited to a brief phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with our team for final consideration.

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Discounts

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices