Merchandising Intern - Summer 2027

Cagayan State University; United States; Remote; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Meijer is offering a 11-week internship focused on merchandising and product flow. You will learn strategic and tactical aspects while training on Excel, MicroStrategy, Dunnhumby, and Nielsen.

The role provides exposure to product life cycle concepts and collaboration with supply chain and marketing teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing related bachelor’s degrees with strong analytical skills, data interpretation abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in merchandising, supply chain, business administration, finance, economics, retail, logistics, or related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather and interpret data from various reporting sources.
• Knowledge of the retail industry, including category management and customer behaviors.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Relationship skills to create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, vendors, and office support staff.
• Drive for results with a focus on the bottom line.
• Customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft applications and ability to learn additional systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with one of Meijer's Core teams to learn strategic and tactical aspects of merchandising and product flow.
• Participate in training courses on Excel, MicroStrategy, Dunnhumby, and Nielsen for technical development.
• Gain exposure to product flow concepts and the product life cycle process.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams.
• Analyze consumer insights, positioning metrics, and industry trends using tools like Dunnhumby and Nielsen.
• Assist with seasonal category business plans.
• Validate new item accuracy, item master set-up, and product outdates.
• Support conceptual assortment planning, initial line plans, vendor product lines, and selection.
• Help with ad development, proofing, and resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Category Management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Customer focus

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adaptability to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in merchandising or related field

Tools

Excel

MicroStrategy

Dunnhumby

Nielsen

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with one of Meijer's Core teams to learn strategic and tactical aspects of merchandising and product flow.
• Participate in training courses on Excel, MicroStrategy, Dunnhumby, and Nielsen for technical development.
• Gain exposure to product flow concepts and the product life cycle process.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams.
• Analyze consumer insights, positioning metrics, and industry trends using tools like Dunnhumby and Nielsen.
• Assist with seasonal category business plans.
• Validate new item accuracy, item master set-up, and product outdates.
• Support conceptual assortment planning, initial line plans, vendor product lines, and selection.
• Help with ad development, proofing, and resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Category Management teams.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in merchandising, supply chain, business administration, finance, economics, retail, logistics, or a related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather and interpret data from various reporting sources.
• Knowledge of the retail industry, including category management and customer behaviors.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Relationship skills to create positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, vendors, and office support staff.
• Drive for results with a focus on the bottom line.
• Customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations of internal and external customers.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft applications and ability to learn additional systems and tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid education assistance.
• Team member discount.
• Development programs for advancement and career growth.

Training & Development

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program featuring:

• Challenging and impactful projects.
• Final presentations delivered to senior executives.
• Executive Leadership speaker series.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Networking and community events.
• Events highlighting key areas of the business.

Career Progression

Possible career path opportunities include:

• Business Analyst
• Buyer
• Category Assortment Planner
• Merchandise Financial Planner
• Supply Chain Planner
• Pricing Analyst
• Logistics Analyst
• Digital Merchandising Specialist
• Digital Category Specialist
• Indirect Procurement Analyst