Allocations Internship (Summer 2027)

Buckle; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckle is seeking a motivated Allocations Intern to support merchandise allocation across Stores and the Internet Store. You will analyze sales trends, monitor inventory, and assist with distribution under the Allocations Manager’s direction.

The role emphasizes data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and improving stock levels to maximize sales. You will gain hands-on experience with allocation processes, Excel-based reporting, and data visualization tools while supporting

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in allocating merchandise to stores and online channels based on trends and inventory needs.
• Monitor stock levels and suggest replenishment strategies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on product performance and stock distribution.
• Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations teams to ensure inventory flow.
• Review store product requests and communicate stock availability with vendors and warehouses.
• Support process improvements in allocation and distribution.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Data visualization

Job description

The Allocations Intern will assist in appropriately allocating merchandise to existing Stores, new Stores, and the Internet Store. The teammate in this role will assist and support on allocation of merchandise within one category, brand, or department while operating under the direction of the Allocations Manager. This role involves data analysis, inventory management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels and sales performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inventory Allocation and Freight Management

• Assist in distributing merchandise to stores based on sales trends and inventory needs.
• Monitor stock levels and suggest replenishment strategies.
• Help track and analyze store performance to adjust allocations accordingly.
• Review each piece of merchandise to ensure the item meets company and regulatory labeling standards.
• Carefully process and review the pack slip for and discrepancies between product and system.
• Create store distribution lists by analyzing current selling trends, sales history, and input from the Buying Team.
• Review category with leadership team weekly to ensure stores are receiving and maintaining adequate inventory levels to sustain sales volume and provide growth opportunities.
• Review Buyer’s report with leadership team to identify specific styles that regular stores are outperforming online selling and complete inventory transfers appropriately.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze sales and inventory data to support allocation decisions.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on product performance and stock distribution.
• Identify trends and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Analyze online selling trends compared to regular stores to ensure adequate initial inventory holds for store replenishment and online.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Work closely with merchandising, supply chain, and store operations teams to ensure effective inventory flow.
• Coordinate the transfer of merchandise between existing stores.
• Review store product requests with leadership team to identify the best method to fulfill requests.
• Communicate with stores, vendors, and warehouse teams regarding stock availability.
• Ability to review cancel dates, product status sheet, and weekly receipts.
• Support special projects related to product allocation and distribution.

Process Improvement

• Assist in identifying inefficiencies in the allocation process.
• Suggest and help implement solutions to improve inventory distribution strategies.
• Gain knowledge in using Allocations Applications and how to utilize them to ensure effective and efficient job performance.
  • Experience with Excel Power Pivots, Product Status Sheet, AS400, RAPTOR, CONDOR, Advanced Product Search, Buyers Report, Product Requests, Inventory Manager, and Performance Tracker is preferred.
• Review routine job decisions with direction from the leadership team.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify problems or errors and communicate those to the leadership team seeking the best possible outcome.

General

• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Intern must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Previous experience in retail, logistics, or data analysis is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.

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