Paid Summer Planning & Merchandising Intern - Data-Driven Retail

The SSI Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 8,266,000 - 13,776,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Professional development

Networking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group is offering a paid Summer Planning & Merchandising Internship at our Richardson, TX headquarters. This 10-week program provides hands-on experience in planning, merchandising, and retail business strategy, with exposure to product performance, assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Participants will analyze sales trends, generate reports, and contribute to capstone projects, while partnering with a dedicated mentor and attending

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with graduation between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028.
• Interest in fashion, consumer products, retail, or merchandising.
• Willingness to work in-person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX (Mon–Thu onsite, Fri remote).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to communicate insights clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning and Merchandising teams with product, sales, and inventory analysis.
• Distribute, allocate, and replenish product to stores to maximize sales and support inventory objectives.
• Assist with analyzing sales trends, product performance, and inventory levels.
• Monitor product availability and inventory levels across stores and identify opportunities to improve product flow.
• Generate and analyze reports, including style-selling and sell-through analysis, to support sales and inventory objectives.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with assortment planning, forecasting, and inventory management activities.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and business recaps for cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support seasonal planning processes and key business initiatives.
• Assist with special projects designed to improve product performance and inventory productivity.
• Partner with a dedicated mentor for professional guidance and development.
• Participate in workshops, lunch & learns, and panel discussions.
• Present a capstone project to Fossil leadership at the end of the program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Fossil Group is offering a paid Summer Planning & Merchandising Internship at our Richardson, TX headquarters. This 10-week program provides hands-on experience in planning, merchandising, and retail business strategy, with exposure to product performance, assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Participants will analyze sales trends, generate reports, and contribute to capstone projects, while partnering with a dedicated mentor and attending