Planning Intern - Chicago

Randa Apparel & Accessories; Rosemont (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) invites you to join a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Chicago, IL. You will gain exposure to Demand Forecasting, Replenishment Planning, and Business Analytics while assisting the Demand and Inventory Planning team in a retail/wholesale context.

You will work in-office Monday through Thursday, with Friday half-day, engaging in real projects and a mentor-guided group effort.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a major in supply chain, business, or mathematics.
• GPA or coursework that demonstrates analytical ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn forecasting and inventory planning fundamentals for product categories.
• Analyze forecast models to improve forward-looking forecasts.
• Build and review inventory reports for low-volume SKUs.
• Review aged inventory and coordinate selling strategies with sales.
• Participate in internal meetings and cross-functional projects.
• Work in-office Monday-Friday, Friday half-day.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Forecasting basics

Team collaboration

Education

Supply Chain Management, Business, Math majors

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship Program

Pay: $20.00 Per Hour

Dates: June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Schedule: In-Office, Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 30-minute lunch every day

Location: Chicago, IL

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

A global powerhouse with over 100 years of expertise, Randa Apparel & Accessories (RAA) is one of the world’s leading apparel and lifestyle accessories companies, operating a portfolio of 30+ brands across all channels of distribution. RAA produces exceptional products and services, delights our customers, and makes our partners successful. We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

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Overview

In this 10-Week specialized program, you will be exposed to Demand Forecasting, Replenishment Planning and Business Analytics. You will assist the Demand and Inventory Planning team and be exposed to the fundamentals of retail and wholesale businesses.

Sales Planning Intern Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of forecasting and inventory planning for our product categories
• Analyze statistical forecast models in the supply chain planning system to ensure the system is developing the best forward forecast
• Build and Review inventory reports to identify low-volume SKUs that need to be exited at our retail partners
• Build and review aged inventory reports and work with the sales team on a selling strategy
• Participate and collaborate in internal meetings and projects
• Work in-office Monday-Friday, Friday being a half-day

Project

Interns will be assigned a group project and a mentor to help provide coaching & support throughout the project. The project will be presented in the final week to various leaders within the organization. The goal is to research and present a solution or recommendation based on white space within the company. This will give interns an opportunity to work with cross-functional departments and individuals across our multiple locations to put together a solution to create a positive change.

Requirements

• Supply Chain Management, Business, Marketing, Math Majors
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with Excel