At
Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), we are more than just a supply chain services provider-we're the strategic sourcing partner behind one of the world's most recognized brands: Subway®. As a member-owned organization, we are driven by our commitment to serve the franchisees who own and operate Subway® restaurants across North America, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Headquartered in Miami, FL, we were founded in 1996 with a mission to help franchisees be more profitable and competitive by delivering exceptional value through supply chain solutions, contract negotiation, technology initiatives, and industry expertise.
At IPC, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're a seasoned supply chain professional or just beginning your career journey, IPC offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact!
OverviewThe Pricing, Sourcing & Supply Chain Analytics
2026 Internship Program is a structured, rotational program designed to immerse high-potential students or early-career professionals in real-world pricing strategy, sourcing analytics, and supply chain decision-making within a large-scale, franchise-driven foodservice system. This role mirrors the analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and executive storytelling expectations of full-time analyst roles while providing hands-on exposure to pricing operations, sourcing performance analytics, dashboard development, and strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
Internship Program Structure, Essential Duties & Responsibilities The internship follows a rotational, project-based structure consisting of two mini-projects under distinct department leads, followed by a capstone presentation to senior leadership.
Phase 1 Rotation - Supply Chain Analytics (~4 to 5 weeks) Mentor(s):
- Director, Pricing & Supply Chain Strategy
- Manager, Pricing Strategy & Analytics
- AVP, Commodity Risk Management & Analytics
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Distribution Center (DC) price audits and pre-order guide validation
- Assist with pricing issue resolution and stakeholder inquiries
- Support pricing application deployment, testing, and documentation
- Provide analytical support for network optimization and RFP initiatives
- Participate in ad-hoc strategic pricing or supply chain projects
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Develop understanding of multi-node pricing structures
- Apply analytical frameworks to pricing governance and validation
- Translate operational data into actionable insights
Phase 2 Rotation - Performance Analytics (~4 to 5 weeks) Mentor(s):
- Sr Manager, Sourcing, Food Cost & Performance Analytics
- AVP, Commodity Risk Management & Analytics
- Analyst, KPI Management & Insights
Key Responsibilities:
- Support dashboard transitions and ongoing reporting
- Assist with franchisee sandwich cost reporting
- Help document savings tracking frameworks, governance, and process controls
- Participate in ad-hoc sourcing analytics and performance projects
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Build fluency in food cost analytics and sourcing performance
- Develop experience with dashboards, KPIs, and analytics tools
- Understand savings measurement and governance methodologies
Phase 3 Project Wrap-Up - Leadership Presentation (~2 to 3 weeks) At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will deliver a formal presentation to leadership summarizing:
- Project objectives and analytical approach
- Key findings and insights
- Business implications and risks
- Recommendations and next steps
- All other duties as reasonably assigned.
Governance & Program Oversight - Primary Mentors: Department leads for each rotation
- Program Sponsor: Senior leadership within Commodity Risk Management, Business Strategy & Analytics
- Success Measures:
- Quality of analytical output
- Clarity of insights and recommendations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Final presentation effectiveness
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work with Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar preferred)
- Comfort working with structured and unstructured data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to operate in ambiguity
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, and at times ambiguous, environment with the ability to shift gears quickly
Competencies - Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while gaining trust and support of others
- Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm while maintaining humble professionalism
- Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments, acts with a clear sense of ownership, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions and failures
- Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions
- Resourceful: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a clear message in a variety of communication settings, attentively listens to others and adjusts their own style
- Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
Qualifications and Experience - Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or related field
- Prior internship, academic project, or coursework in analytics or supply chain a plus
- No minimum years of experience required
- Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills and be able to translate data into meaningful insights that drive actionable results
- Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and BI tools, experience with SQL, PowerBI
Duration of Program The internship is planned to run from
May 4th, 2026, through
August 28th, 2026, aligning to an approximate
17-week program duration. This timeline ensures the intern can fully participate in the structured rotations, contribute meaningfully to key analytics and operational initiatives, and complete the final capstone presentation before the conclusion of the summer term. The selected candidate would be expected to commit to the full program window to maximize learning outcomes, project continuity, and organizational impact. Duration and weekly hours are flexible and will be aligned to candidate availability not to exceed 25 hours weekly, HR requirements, and academic commitments where applicable.
Work Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. . A detailed description of these physical requirements is available upon request. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Hours of Operation This is an internship/part-time position. Standard office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. This position may require limited work hours within these hours or otherwise advised.
Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Team Members may be required to perform other duties as requested by their leader(s) in compliance with Federal and State laws.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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