Merchandise Planning Intern Job at Ann Taylor (New York)

Supply Chain Replenishment Planning Intern

This internship offers hands-on experience in supply chain operations, data-driv...

Location

United States , Oak Brook

Salary:

22.00 USD / Hour

ACE Hardware

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the following areas: Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Analytics, Finance or related discipline
Completing Senior year of college (Graduating December ’26 or May ‘27)
An analytical mindset and strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation
Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday for 12 weeks in the summer (Mid-May through Mid-August 2026)
Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors

Job Responsibility

Ensure optimal product availability for Ace retailers by achieving targeted order fill rates across a portfolio of vendors
Manage inventory levels to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time, using advanced forecasting and replenishment tools
Execute and monitor purchase orders
Oversee vendor partnerships
Balance inventory turnover goals with profitability targets
Optimize the trade-off between high fill rates and high inventory turns
Provide exceptional support to retail store owners
Collaborate daily with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Retail Support Centers (RSCs), Merchandising teams, Vendor partners, Traffic teams, Supply Chain Compliance

What we offer

Real hands-on experience in your assigned department/function with day-to-day projects, responsibilities, accountabilities and deadlines
Opportunity to display your skills during your “Final Pitch” presentation
Q & A with Ace’s CEO and Senior Leadership team
Resume Workshop to help you prepare for future opportunities
Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation
Teambuilding activities
Hourly competitive compensation
12-week full time program
Work-out facility
Underground parking

Fulltime

Merchandise Analyst Intern

In the role of Merchandise Analyst Intern, you will work alongside our Local Mer...

Location

United States of America , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Management, Business Economics, Marketing or related field preferred
Retail experience preferred, but not necessary
Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace
Must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
Experience in Power BI preferred
Valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record

Job Responsibility

Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day local vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks etc
Analyze merchandise performance at the department, cluster, vendor, item, and location level, including analyzing store, regional, and business unit performance of pricing, promotion, and item assortment metrics
Organize, summarize, and visualize data into meaningful insights that communicate complex findings to non-analytical peers
Use technical expertise to conceptualize and develop new, reusable tools, models, and approaches to provide our partners with insights and recommendations to meet business goals
Understand, analyze, and provide support and recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process
Collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated local activities
All other duties as assigned to achieve operational excellence in the business unit
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks
or participating in professional societies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

Fulltime

Wholesale Merchandise Manager

To build and execute the Princess Polly Wholesale strategy, delivering brand DNA...

Location

United States , West Hollywood

Salary:

125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

Princess Polly

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

College degree preferred
5+ years of experience in Wholesale Management
Strength in Strategic Planning, Analysis, Customer Relationships, & Collaboration

Job Responsibility

Lead, guide, and mentor the Princess Polly Wholesale Team to achieve business and customer objectives
Develop and execute the Wholesale Merchandise Strategy in partnership with the CMO, RMD, VP Planning, and Wholesale Manager
Build customer-based growth plans and long-term strategic initiatives that drive sales, margin, and brand alignment
Ensure all strategic activities align with company goals and key business moments
Prepare weekly and monthly sales reporting and analysis for internal teams and wholesale partners
Review performance of Wholesale Accounts against merchandise targets, providing actionable insights and recommendations
Utilize data-driven insights to forecast sales, demand, and inventory needs, supporting sell-through and profitability goals
Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Oversee the curation of monthly and quarterly collections for each wholesale customer, considering seasonality, trend, and demographic
Partner with the Wholesale Manager and Buying Team to ensure assortments are commercially relevant and aligned to customer needs

Fulltime

New

Associate Merchant, Sweaters

This position is responsible in partnership with leader for achieving sales, gro...

Location

United States , Fort Myers

Salary:

Not provided

Chico's FAS, Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of experience with an apparel retailer
Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Excel
Strong interpersonal skills
excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to multi task and complete projects on time
Effective presentation skills
Broad based business acumen
Ability to multi-task and work with cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Performs research analysis of their market and identifies trends and opportunities that can be applied to the core customer
Determines quantities in partnership with leader to order by style, size, and color
validate to Line Plan and OTB plan
Partners with Planning & Allocation and leader to ensure the appropriate distribution to maximize sales of the business
Develops relationship with customer to ensure merchandising/products reflect what customer wants to buy
Owns business for all merchandise, sales, inventory and margin in partnership with leader
Partners with leader and cross functional team to build, assort, and plan the line for designated categories
Serves as a resource in sample management
Creates strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Marketing, Site Merchandising Operations, International, Allocation, and Visual
Develops and executes seasonal merchandise plans and pricing strategies in partnership with leader

Fulltime

Demand Planner

The Demand Planner works closely with National, Business Areas and Business Unit...

Location

United States of America , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
Three to five years of experience in inventory or demand planning is preferred
Must be able to travel locally as needed, up to 10% travel
Must possess a Driver’s License and the ability to drive to multiple store locations
Proven track record in setting and achieving inventory short, medium and long-range inventory plans
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in inventory management software and tools (e.g., PDI, Relex)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
experience with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors

Job Responsibility

Sets targets and achieves inventory productivity plans to support sales, gross margin, and in-stock objectives
Supports internal teams in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic product demand planning with support from Operational Leaders, Merchandising and Vendors
Support Merchandising with future and post-mortem insights on item forecasts to inform vendor discussions, negotiations, and internal processes
Supports internal teams in various strategic product demand planning meetings
Uses analytics to advise and influence internal teams on product demand planning decisions
Executes and measures product demand planning performance against category plans for timely decision-making
Investigate item issues related to master data accuracy
Learn and Leverage Power BI, Relex and PDI Focal Point reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performance
Train Operation and select Merchandising team members on how to use and leverage Relex for product forecasting
Investigate systemic Days on Hand and Stockout issues and make recommendations of change

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.)
People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel
Vacation / PTO time
Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations
Fortune 500 company and a 3-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company

Fulltime

Lead Demand Planner Analyst

The Lead Demand Planner Analyst will lead demand planning efforts and ensure eff...

Location

India , Gurugram

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
6 years+ of experience in inventory demand planning
1-3 years experience with leading team
Proven track record in setting and achieving inventory short, medium and long-range inventory plans
Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytics in a clear, actionable manner to influence decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external parties
Skilled in monitoring and measuring inventory demand planning performance against goals, with the ability to provide insights and make timely adjustments
Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance strategic planning and tactical execution

Job Responsibility

Deliver actionable insights on item-level forecasts
Use analytics to advise and influence internal teams on product demand planning decisions
Leverage Power BI, Relex and PDI Focal Point reporting to benchmark and improve KPI performance
Generate allocation scenarios in Relex inventory management system
Provide analytical support for item discontinuation decisions
Oversight of one or more Demand Planner Analyst with respect to training, scheduling, planning
Assist internal teams in seasonal, annual, and long-range strategic product demand planning
Contribute to strategic product demand planning meetings
Collaborate with Inventory Demand Planning Leadership and Relex Support Staff
Train Operations and Merchandising team members on Relex

Fulltime

Merchandising Director

As the Merchandising Director, you will report directly to the General Manager a...

Location

China , Shanghai

Salary:

1000000.00 - 1500000.00 CNY / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

January 20, 2026

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Merchandise Planning, Buying, or Assortment Management, specifically within the retail apparel sector
Proven experience leading and managing a sizable team (15+ direct and indirect reports) for a minimum of 3 years
Demonstrated ability to successfully report to and collaborate with General Management/C-level executives
Bachelor’s degree is required
Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal) is mandatory, as it is the primary working language for communication with international teams
Highly analytical, commercially driven, comfortable with large data sets, and possessing exceptional negotiation and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop and drive the seasonal and annual merchandise strategy, including category mix, pricing architecture, and depth/breadth of assortment, ensuring alignment with brand vision and commercial targets
Oversee the entire inventory flow, including initial buy quantity planning, effective product allocation to stores/channels, and strategic in-season replenishment and stock consolidation to maximize sell-through and minimize markdown risk
Take accountability for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Open-to-Buy (OTB), Gross Margin, Sell-Through Rate (STR), and stock turns
Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight to the 15+ person Merchandising and Planning team, ensuring high performance and strong talent development
Collaborate closely with Design, Retail Operations, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure a cohesive commercial strategy from product creation to customer experience

Director, Brand Marketing

The Director of Brand Marketing is responsible for developing omni-channel, cult...

Location

United States , Hingham

Salary:

140000.00 - 148000.00 USD / Year

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years Retail Marketing experience highly preferred
BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Media Communication or related field
MBA a plus
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
Highly influential, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to envision a broad scope while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
Proactive, resourceful and quick to take action
Flexible problem solver with a collaborative nature
Omni-channel experience including stores, site, mobile, APPs

Job Responsibility

Seasonal Planning: Leads planning and oversees marketing execution, including collaborative planning, goal setting, creation of briefs for season, stories and campaigns
Ensures cohesive, omni-channel storytelling through on-brand creative and effective channel strategies based on inputs from product design, merchandising, planning, and digital marketing
Provides marketing insights and develops strategies to support and grow key business initiatives within the brand
Conceptualizes, develops and packages brand marketing strategy, including KPI’s, in order to brief cross-functional team members, keep projects on track, and report back on success metrics
Leads store marketing strategy driving traffic through storytelling and experience
ensures fullest expression of key initiatives in store. Will oversee Marketing for New Store Openings as the brand evolves.
Lead social media strategy and execution through innovative ideas and compelling content that serve to meet followership goals and increase engagement
Drive brand awareness, engagement and lead generation through social media platforms.
Develop and execute social media strategies and content calendars. Oversee social media community management and engagement
Interfaces with digital marketing team as a key collaborator on traffic driving initiatives across channels for all customer segments, as well as site experience, store experience, and overall user journey

What we offer

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. *
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays*

Fulltime

Merchandise Planning Intern

Ann Taylor

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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