About this role
Job Description
The Food Planning & Scheduling Internship will begin in January and end in August 2027.
What You’ll Do and Learn
Help bring food products from plan to production as a Food Planning & Scheduling Intern at Colony Brands!
Gain hands-on experience in inventory planning, production scheduling, and business analytics while supporting the Fall 2027 Inventory Build Plan.
Work alongside experienced planners and cross-functional teams to improve processes, coordinate schedules, and develop dashboards that support data-driven decisions—all while building practical supply chain and operations skills in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. You’ll also be responsible for:
- Partnering with Food Planners to document best practices, update work instructions, and identify process improvements.
- Supporting production scheduling to meet Build Plan targets while balancing priorities, capacity, inventory needs, and shelf-life risks.
- Collaborating across departments and participating in production meetings to monitor schedules, resolve shortages and delays, and support order fulfillment.
- Updating approved planning parameters, item settings, substitutions, and manufacturing orders to support accurate planning and ERP execution.
- Analyzing planning and inventory data and developing or enhancing dashboards to provide actionable business insights.
Qualifications
This internship is a strong fit for a collaborative and detail-oriented student who enjoys using data to solve problems and has an interest in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement. Ideally you will be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field. In addition, you must have:
- At least Junior standing; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- A cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This position is not eligible for remote work and would require you to work onsite in Monroe, WI for the duration of your internship.
Note: We do not offer sponsorship for any position at this time.
About Us
Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America’s largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.
Benefits Details
Internship Perks
- Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.
- Employee Discounts - Our employee sales program offers employee discounts on items ordered from our fine catalogs and selected Outlet Store. Discounts range from 45% to 50% off.
- Time Off - We all need a little down time and all Interns enjoy paid time off during their internship.
- Health Club Membership - Take advantage of a FREE membership at the local YMCAs with full membership reimbursements.
- Health Insurance - Interns are offered Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Business Casual Dress Code - Jeans are allowed year-round!
- Performance Updates - We provide interns with useful feedback regarding their performance throughout their internship. A formal mid-performance appraisal and final appraisal will be given.
- Training - Colony Brands provides all interns with the necessary hands-on training to make their internship experience successful.
- R. Kubly Family Foundation - The foundation will pay for your graduate or professional schooling in return for a commitment to live and work in Monroe, WI after you graduate. Visit www.rkublyfamilyfoundation.org for more details