The Merchandising Intern will support the Buyers in all product selection, price negotiation and purchasing decisions of the Merchandising Department. Manage formal communication i.e. purchase orders and changes thereon to vendor community.

Responsibilities:

• Process all purchase orders, including coding and communicating the information to vendors.
• Work with vendors and buyers to support negotiation of PO terms including cost.
• Update PO system for retail changes, cost changes and extension dates.
• Intermediary between buyers and vendors on issues including cancellation of orders.
• Maintain and update Open-to-buy/recap sheets daily, weekly and monthly.
• Communicate with Distribution Center on problems related to order shipping issues.
• Analyze reports and make recommendation for merchandise re-orders.
• Review all reports to update Buyers and GMM.
• Order price tickets to be sent to appropriate vendor.
• Answer vendor inquiries.

This is a paid internship (40 hours per week). The duration of the Summer Internship Program is approximately 11 weeks beginning May 2020.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in your Junior or Senior year
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or similar field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Able to multi-task
• Organized, self-starter
• Shows curiosity, ambition and a willingness to learn

WE OFFER

• 401k
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Flex Time
• Over 3 Weeks PTO After 1 Year
• Casual Dress Code
• Merchandise Discount
• Great Work Culture

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