- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Internship
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- ApplicantStack
Description
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!
Join us for a summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.
A day in the life…
Are you passionate about data, analytics, and solving complex business challenges? As a Supply Chain Analytics Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting planning and supply chain operations through data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development. This internship offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, leverage industry-leading tools, and contribute to projects that drive business decisions across the supply chain organization.
What you will be doing…
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
(Preferred Qualifications)
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Join us for a summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment.
A day in the life…
Are you passionate about data, analytics, and solving complex business challenges? As a Supply Chain Analytics Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting planning and supply chain operations through data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development. This internship offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, leverage industry-leading tools, and contribute to projects that drive business decisions across the supply chain organization.
What you will be doing…
- Develop and enhance reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that support Supply Chain Planning functions.
- Analyze supply chain and planning data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
- Support inventory, demand, supply, and production planning teams through data-driven insights.
- Assist with data visualization and reporting using business intelligence tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable analytics.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Present findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to enterprise systems and supply chain technologies used in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If visiting our manufacturing plants, you will be expected to:
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
- Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
- Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis concepts.
- Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large data sets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
(Preferred Qualifications)
- Coursework or experience in Supply Chain Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science, or related disciplines.
- Experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
- Familiarity with KPI development, dashboard creation, and data visualization best practices.
- Interest in consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or supply chain operations
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
Skills
Data ScienceExcelSAPTableauPower BIGMPComplianceFood SafetySupply Chain Management