Planning & Merchandising Intern

Iaas Lc; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Real-World Experience

Mentorship

Professional Development: Workshops &

Networking & Community

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group in Richardson, TX is offering a paid internship for Summer 2027. The program runs 10 weeks with in-person work Monday–Thursday at Fossil Group HQ and Friday remote.

You will work with Planning, Merchandising, Allocation, and Commercial teams on real-world projects and data-driven insights. You will build analytical skills, report on sales trends, inventory performance, and product availability while collaborating with mentors and attending workshops and panels.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
• 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 to support sales and inventory objectives
• Assist with assortment planning, forecasting, and inventory management activities
• 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
• Bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and fresh perspectives to team projects

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Spring 2027–Spring 2028)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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
• Bring curiosity, analytical thinking, and fresh perspectives to team projects

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, graduating between Spring 2027 and Spring 2028
• Excited to work in-person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX (Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with data and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Able to communicate insights clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Passionate about fashion, consumer products, retail, or merchandising
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid Internship: Compensation provided for the full 10-week Summer 2027 program
• Real-World Experience: Hands-on projects that support team goals and business initiatives
• Expert Mentorship: Guidance and support from experienced Fossil Group professionals
• Professional Development: Workshops, panels, and learning opportunities throughout the program
• Networking & Community: Opportunities to connect with leaders, employees, and fellow interns
• Employee Discounts: Save on Fossil merchandise