Planning Intern - Data Analytics for Retail (Summer 2027)

Claires; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Claire’s Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on exposure to planning by analyzing sales, inventory, and product performance. You’ll learn forecasting processes and support business decisions in a fast-paced retail environment, gaining skills in reporting and analytics.

As a Planning Intern, you’ll collaborate with Buying and other teams, develop proficiency with retail metrics, and contribute to projects aligned with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and Excel.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sales, inventory, and product performance analysis.
• Support forecasting and planning activities.
• Review business trends and identify opportunities or risks.
• Assist with reporting and analysis used to support decisions.
• Learn how inventory and sales plans are developed and managed.
• Collaborate with Buying and cross-functional teams.
• Develop proficiency with retail metrics and analytical tools.
• Support special projects and evolving priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Supply Chain/Analytics/Merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Claire’s Summer 2027 internship offers hands-on exposure to planning by analyzing sales, inventory, and product performance. You’ll learn forecasting processes and support business decisions in a fast-paced retail environment, gaining skills in reporting and analytics.

As a Planning Intern, you’ll collaborate with Buying and other teams, develop proficiency with retail metrics, and contribute to projects aligned with business priorities.