Inventory Planning Internship Program - Summer 2027

American Eagle Outfitters; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Volunteer Opportunities

Learning & Development

Career Exploration + Networking Events

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking an Inventory Planning Intern for Summer 2027 in Pittsburgh, PA. The internship teaches financial decision-making on product and assortment, and you’ll monitor inventory levels across stores and distribution centers to optimize profitability.

You’ll analyze size selling, build reports, use Excel/Tableau/Cognos, and present insights to leadership while collaborating cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a business-related degree in Finance, Accounting, Logistics or Supply Chain.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Passion for retail and familiarity with AE/Aerie brands.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Analyze size selling and buying processes to support business strategies.
• Build and use reports to apply key metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Utilize tools (Excel, Tableau, Cognos) for inventory visibility and distribution flow.
• Present milestones and intern project insights to Inventory Planning leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gain a holistic business view.
• Attend classes and team meetings linking learnings to real-world applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Retail knowledge

Education

Rising Senior pursuing a Business-related Degree (Finance/Accounting/Logistics/Supply Chain)

Tools

Tableau

Cognos

Excel

Job description

Inventory Planning Intern - Summer 2027 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Get to Know the Role

The Inventory Planning Internship prepares you to be the financial leader on our product and assortment choices. In this internship you will spend time exploring all functions within Inventory Planning and learn how we make business decisions that allow the company to continue to grow. As an Inventory Planning Intern, you work closely with your teams to monitor inventory levels in our stores and our distribution centers and send out the right amount of product to the right stores so our inventory levels are maximized for profitability. If you have a passion for retail, are business savvy, and numbers are your friend, this is the internship for you.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze size selling and buying processes to support business strategies and decisions
• Build and use reports to apply key metrics, analyze information, and provide actionable insights
• Utilize various tools for visibility into inventory ownership and distribution flows (Excel, Tableau, Cognos, etc.)
• Present milestone projects and final intern project with insights to Inventory Planning leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to gather a holistic view of the business
• Attend and contribute to classes, team meetings, connecting learnings to real-world applications

Internship Program Overview

• On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
• Classes lead by Inventory Planning leaders to provide interns exposure and training for the role
• Individual and group projects
• Roundtables with top level executives
• Self-led evaluations to understand progress throughout program
• Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh to explore the city that AEO loves to call home!
• Consideration for full-time offer into the Inventory Planning Full Time Training Program

What You Bring

*Applicants must complete a project and pass an Advanced Retail Math Test during the interview process.

• Rising Senior at a 4 year college or university, pursuing a Business Related Degree – Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required
• Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands
• Understanding of fashion trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer
• Strong business acumen gained through classes, internships or prior work experience
• Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and team-oriented mindset
• Self-starter with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Must be local to the AEO Home Office in Pittsburgh, PA for the duration of the 10 week internship

Perks & Benefits: Why You’ll Love it Here

• Generous Associate Discount!
• Summer Fridays!
• Relocation Assistance
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Learning & Development
• Career Exploration + Networking Events

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.