Business Development, Analytics & Operations Intern
Our Garden Segment is seeking a motivated Business Development, Analytics & Operations Intern for Summer 2026 that will have a role in delivering key analytical and operational responsibilities that position the company to deliver best-in-class key performance metrics. During this internship, the intern will have exposure to several areas within the Central Home Depot Business Development Team (BDT) including Analytics, Reporting, Sales, Operations and Category Leaders. The tasks and projects provided during this opportunity are designed to further develop core competencies and experience for the candidate within the BDT's cross-functional team of professionals.
This position will offer interacting with a highly experienced and dedicated team and a maximum of 40 hours per week in a summer internship.
Measures Of Success
- Create a project plan, develop, build, pilot and implement new solutions that consolidate and automate current BDT reports and processes
- Support additional analytical activities as needed within the BDT to drive sales, forecasting and operations
- Dive-in and develop curiosity for the "why's" in business
- Champion innovative ideas and solutions for continuous improvement within the team and for the customer
- Provide a weekly write-up of events, projects and learnings
- Create and deliver a capstone presentation at the end of the internship showcasing analytical and operational learnings
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Junior or Senior level student working on a BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Management or Business Administration degree
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Demonstrated high proficiency in analytical and critical thinking using facts from large data sets to communicate insights and solutions driving sales and operations
- Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and develop relationships across functional groups
- High initiative and sense of urgency; self-starter; strong and effective multi-tasker
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Best Bully Sticks, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zo?con. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.