Retail & Operations Intern

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Costa Mesa, California, offers an internship from February 2027 to August 2027. The role pays $19–$21 per hour and focuses on operations and retail support, data handling via SAP, and creating Excel presentations.

You will assist in project analysis, process improvements, meetings preparation, and coordination with the Corporate Retail stores and German parent company to align with sales incentives and marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or Junior/Senior currently attaining Bachelor’s Degree in Business with focus on Operations/Retail or comparable study is required
• Preferably previous internship/work experience
• Proficient computer skills in SAP and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Self-starter: Able to follow directions, willingness to learn and to take initiative
• Ability to solve advanced problems and trouble-shoot complex issues
• Languages (German) is a plus but not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Resource allocation
• Process and maintain data via SAP and prepare Excel presentations
• Process improvements initiatives
• Project analysis
• Design and implementation
• Assist in ongoing process workflows in the area Operation/Logistics
• Provide tactical department support towards the achievement organizational objectives
• Supporting the Corporate Retail stores
• Preparation for meetings and events (e. g. presentations, reporting, catering)
• Creation and analysis of sales reports to monitor the business
• Compliance monitoring
• Support of the implementation of marketing plan activities, especially events, collaborations and promotions
• Coordination of retail activities with German parent company such as sales incentives
• Manage the core assortment and weekly replenishment orders
• Work directly with store managers
• Supporting the Head of Retail with varied tasks

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Problem solving

German language (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Operations/Retail)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Internship Term: Februrary 2027 – August 2027

The hourly range for this role is $19/hr-$21/hr.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Resource allocation
• Process and maintain data via SAP and prepare Excel presentations
• Process improvements initiatives
• Project analysis
• Design and implementation
• Assist in ongoing process workflows in the area Operation/Logistics
• Provide tactical department support towards the achievement organizational objectives
• Supporting the Corporate Retail stores
• Preparation for meetings and events (e. g. presentations, reporting, catering)
• Creation and analysis of sales reports to monitor the business
• Compliance monitoring
• Support of the implementation of marketing plan activities, especially events, collaborations and promotions
• Coordination of retail activities with German parent company such as sales incentives
• Manage the core assortment and weekly replenishment orders
• Work directly with store managers
• Supporting the Head of Retail with varied tasks

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or Junior/Senior currently attaining Bachelor’s Degree in Business with focus on Operations/Retail or comparable study is required
• Preferably previous internship/work experience
• Proficient computer skills in SAP and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Self-starter: Able to follow directions, willingness to learn and to take initiative
• Ability to solve advanced problems and trouble-shoot complex issues
• Languages (German) is a plus but not a requirement