Private Brand Consumables Product Development Intern

1 week ago

Livonia, Michigan, United States Pet Supplies Plus Full time

Overview:

At Pet Supplies Plus, we're all about making it easier to get what you need for your pet. Our private brand team works behind the scenes to create products that deliver quality, value, and wag-worthy happiness. As a consumables product development intern, you'll help bring ideas to life—from nutritious food and tasty treats for dogs and cats to bedding for small animals. If you love pets and want to learn how products go from concept to shelf, this internship is for you

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

Why Us: Our Pawprint Values – Neighborly, Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, PetCentric

  • Work in a collaborative, neighborly environment that values initiative, curiosity, teamwork, and care for pets.
  • Engage in our pet-centered culture
  • Employee discount up to 50% at our stores (plus coupons)
  • Hands-on experience in product development.
  • Exposure to merchandising and sourcing teams.

The Private Brand Consumables Intern responsibilities include:

  • Work up to 24 hours per week with flexibility if full 8 hours aren't possible.
  • Assist in researching market trends, competitive products, and consumer insights for pet.
  • Assist with product development projects, from products to packaging.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions for branding, packaging design, and marketing strategies.
  • Track project timelines and update development status reports.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, inventory, supply chain, etc) to ensure timely execution.
  • Work with manufacturers both domestically and overseas. Prepare presentations and reports for leadership on product development progress.

PAWsome Private Brand Hardgoods Intern candidates will have:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (Food Science, Animal Science, Merchandising or related field).
  • Passion for pets and curiosity about retail and private brands.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator.
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • AI knowledge a plus

About Company:

Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet. With over 730 locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet. Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 21 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2024 Franchise 500 list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. For more information, please visit

EOE STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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