Planning Intern - 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

About The Opportunity

Claire’s is looking for an analytical and curious student to join our Planning team as a Summer 2027 Intern. This internship offers the opportunity to learn how data, inventory, sales trends, and customer demand come together to support business decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

Claire’s is looking for an analytical and curious student to join our Planning team as a Summer 2027 Intern. This internship offers the opportunity to learn how data, inventory, sales trends, and customer demand come together to support business decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.

As a Planning Intern, you’ll gain exposure to the tools and processes our teams use to help ensure we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

What You’ll Get To Experience

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

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in retail planning, inventory, and business performance.
• Comfortable working with numbers and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later preferred.

About The Internship

Claire’s Summer 2027 internship opportunities are designed to provide students with meaningful exposure to our business, teams, and customers. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to real business priorities, build professional skills, and learn from Claire’s team members and leaders.

Specific assignments, projects, program dates, and team structure will be finalized based on business needs.

Claire’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

Summary

Claire’s is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.

• Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities.

We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. To request accommodation, please email [e-mail]. Only messages sent for this purpose will be considered.