Retail Planning and Buying Internship at Leading Sports Fashion Brand
Gradfuel, Ireland
Job Description
This is a 6 month placement for university students who want experience in Retail Planning amp; Buying.
With sport playing an increasingly important role in more and more peoples’ lives, both on and off the field of play, we operate in a highly attractive industry. Based on our deep understanding of our consumer and the authenticity of our brand, we push the boundaries of products, experiences, and services.
JOIN OUR RETAIL PLANNING amp; BUYING TEAM:
The team is responsible for driving the Planning and Buying process for our Concept stores across Europe. We make sure that the available product ranges within every store is representing the optimal volume by channel with the final goal of achieving market KPIs and global guidelines.
YOUR TASKS:
- Support the execution of market seasonal stock position assuring the right volumes are available in stores and distribution centers, and inform of changes to Allocation teams
- Closely collaborate with Visual Merchandizing amp; Marketing to drive best consumer experience and brand standards in stores
- Build and leverage relationships with cross-functional teams to obtain information necessary to achieve business objectives
- Work with Line Manger on the Implementation of pre-season strategy for Open-to-Buy Planning, following the market financial targets
- Support the buying process for Own Retail and ensure right volumes are bought following market OTB plans, following Channel Ranges provided by Assortment Plan team
- Assist in the production of Retail presentations (e.g. PowerPoint slides)
- Assist in any ad hoc duties as requested by your Line Manager
Requirements
- Student of business administration, sport management, geography, architecture, international Business or similar
- Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship
- Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
- Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate)
- Fluency in English (written amp; spoken), German is a benefit
- Strong MS Office skills (Excel amp; PowerPoint)
- Strong communication amp; analytical skills
- Passion for Sports amp; Lifestyle
Benefits
- World Leading Sports brand
- 6 month placement
- International offices!
- Extensive training!
- Very fun team
- Office with a pool!