Assistant Planner (Merchandise Planning & Analysis) Intern

About the role
As a Merchandise Planning & Analysis intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the retail industry. Over the course of this 10-week summer program, you will shadow a Planner to learn how to manage a multi-million-dollar business. You will participate in professional development workshops and gain exposure to senior leadership while learning the complexities of a large department
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What you'll do
• Manage a multi-million-dollar business to drive profitability for your department.
• Analyze business trends and compare location sales to identify inventory successes and opportunities.
• Generate reports and analyze business results to support the team.
• Monitor product performance by tracking key performance indicators.
• Research product trends and provide insights on growth opportunities.
• Extract data from financial systems to support business decisions.
• Participate in monthly reviews, seasonal financial planning, and store planning.
• Assist with optimizing inventory by store to create profitable assortments.
• Research the competitive market and make recommendations to maximize business opportunities.
What you'll need
• Rising college senior status, graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong academic record, with a GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office, including formulas, functions, and reporting.
• Analytical skills and a passion for solving problems.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and take action.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Previous retail experience and knowledge of retail math are preferred.
Location & details
• This is a full-time, paid internship.
• The role is based on-site at our corporate office in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• This position takes place during the Summer 2027 term.

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