
Apply for the Intern – Supply Chain Technical Support job opening.Intern – Supply Chain Technical Support
Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35569BR
Department: Product Business Development
Working Hours: Minimum of 40 Hours per week
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Description
Program Introduction
At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge.
The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:
- Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
- Attending executive meetings
- Participating in group community service activities
- Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
- Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership
Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.
*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Technical Support team is directly responsible for supporting the technical needs within the Supply Chain Planning and Procurement department. This support is critical to ensuring that the right product gets to the right place at the right time. Within the department, the intern will have several responsibilities.
What you’ll do
- Work with our technical teams to provide support to our retail stores, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement department and vendors
- Analyze supply chain data, providing knowledge and insight, and creating/developing appropriate reports for the Supply Chain Planning and Procurement department
Required Qualifications
- Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or
- If graduating from a bachelor’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
- If graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in supply chain, business administration, business analytics, or logistics and be a current junior or above (rising senior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of data mining and analysis processes
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Detail oriented and committed to a high level of accuracy
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Publix associate
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
- Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools such as Power BI
- Knowledgeable in accessing data through the use of SQL queries
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Paycheck direct deposit
- Credit union
Year End Bonus
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
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