Inventory Management Intern

Job Description

Schedule – 34.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday // May 26 – July 31, 2026

Location: Raleigh, NC

Application Deadline: Sunday, 11/9/25, at 11:59PM EST

Advance Auto Parts is more than just an auto parts store — we’re a recognized leader in the automotive aftermarket industry. As part of our commitment to innovation and growth, we’re excited to welcome a new cohort of interns to join our team.

This 10-week paid internship offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various areas of our business. The program begins with a comprehensive orientation week, where interns will learn about our company’s history, values, and culture, while connecting with team members across the organization. Each intern will be paired with a dedicated mentor to provide guidance and support throughout the program.

Interns will then transition into their assigned functional teams, where they’ll actively contribute to meaningful projects aligned with key business initiatives. This is not a job shadowing experience — it’s a chance to make a real impact, collaborate with professionals, and immerse yourself in our dynamic workplace.

The program fosters a fun, team-oriented environment, encouraging strong peer relationships and professional development. At the conclusion of the internship, participants will present their project outcomes and proposed solutions to senior leaders, offering valuable exposure to executive-level decision-making.

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Summary 

The Inventory Management Intern will be a part of the Inventory Process and System team - a highly dynamic support team focused on people, process, and technology through onboarding, continuous development, executing global strategic initiatives, providing real-time support, collaborating with IT partners on system enhancements for business needs, and documenting standard operating procedures for the inventory planning organization.

During the internship, you’ll be exposed to a holistic inventory planning view from foundational theories to complex initiatives requiring adaption. You’ll learn how processes inter-connected and impact upstream and downstream functions and have an opportunity to support multiple inventory business team with their objectives.

We are looking for someone who is support-oriented, values curiosity and learning, and enjoys making an impact through others. You will be working with a team of tenured inventory and business analysts who are excellent mentors and are passionate about team member growth and development.

General Job Responsibilities

• Strengthen current process documentation with flow mapping and responsibility matrices to compile into an end-to-end outline of inventory functions.

• Update system settings to support inventory team initiatives.

• Use data analytics and reporting to assist strategic efforts.

• Collaborate with team members on best practices, learning development, and performing root cause analysis.

• Attend meetings, learning workshops, and contribute ideas to ongoing projects.

• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or other relevant field.

• Rising or Current Senior at the time of application (Expected Graduation between May 2026 – May 2027).

• Highly motivated/ driven. Takes a proactive approach to assignments with the ability to work independently.

• Can successfully navigate through ambiguity by asking questions, thinking critically, and using problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across different teams and functions.

• Outstanding written skills – Ability to concisely document complex processes and concepts, through process maps and report writing.

• Strong excel skills; a passion for learning systems and performing data analytics is a plus.

• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in the retail industry.

• Mentorship and networking opportunities.

• Exposure to Blue Yonder Supply Chain Planning tools, Microsoft SharePoint, and Lucidchart.

• Potential for future employment opportunities.

This position is located in Raleigh, NC. The program dates are May 26, 2026 – July 31, 2026.

Application Deadline: Sunday, 11/9/25, at 11:59PM EST

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer. This position is ineligible for employment visa sponsorship. This includes initial or change of employer filings of any kind, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or E-3.

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