Job Overview:

This role analyzes in‑store execution and related Shelf Services data to uncover opportunities to improve labor efficiency, resource allocation, and overall processes. The ideal candidate is skilled at ingesting raw data, validating its quality, applying business rules, and extracting meaningful insights using a range of analytical techniques. Success in this role requires transforming complex data into clear, compelling, insight‑driven narratives that inform decision‑making.

What does it mean to be part of the Internship Program at UNFI?

This internship program offers current college students a hands‑on opportunity to explore UNFI and gain exposure to the core functions of our organization. Designed to bridge academic learning with real‑world application, the program provides a robust educational experience for undergraduates pursuing business and technology related degrees.

Interns will engage in project‑based work across multiple disciplines, developing a strong understanding of the strategy, execution, and operations behind a leading grocery distribution organization. The program aims to cultivate future leaders within UNFI and the broader grocery industry by enhancing the intern’s business acumen, professional skills, and industry knowledge through mentorship and business aptitude training.

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities 

• Transform raw source data into polished insights by applying analytical methods to assess in‑store execution and category performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor, resource allocation, and processes, and clearly communicate recommendations so leaders can make informed decisions.
• Interns will be expected to prepare and make an executive presentation to the executive team and their leaders at the conclusion of the program.  

Additional Responsibilities

•  Interns will participate in learning sessions hosted by the Internship team and supporting leaders of the business. 
• Engage in weekly mentoring meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

• Enrolled full-time at a four-year degree program at an accredited university
•  GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (minimum of 60 credits completed by the start of the program)
• Target Majors: 
  • Non-IT & Business-related majors: Accounting, Business Admin, Business Management, Communications, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology 
  • IT related majors: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, IT Project Management, Data Science, Networking, Software Management  

Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•  Data science and analytics techniques such as clustering and regression modeling
• SQL and related skills
• Experience creating presentations or reports that explain data findings in a clear and engaging way

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the business
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn more and creative problem solving
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role:

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Travel (minor):

• This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

•  Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  
•  Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.
•  Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI