Store Operations Engineering Co-op

Jobtailor; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Framingham, MA seeks an Industrial Engineering student to analyze and improve store operations. You will work on store layout, labor standards, and merchandising delivery to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Collaborating with Store Management, Field teams, and Home Office partners, you will test initiatives, analyze trends, and present data-driven recommendations. Strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Proficient with MS Office and Excel.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to generate process improvements and articulate ideas.
• Retail experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient and profitable sales while providing a great customer experience through store engineering.
• Analyze store layout, processes, merchandise flow, and equipment needs.
• Partner with Store Management, Field Executive teams, and Home Office partners.
• Identify opportunities within the off-price model and suggest improvements.
• Support engineered labor standards to improve payroll efficiency.
• Select stores for tests and evaluate program success using statistics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Self-starter

Organization

Education

B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

Statistical Tools

Job description

• Drive efficient and profitable sales while providing a great customer experience through store engineering
• Analyze operational store layout, process methods, merchandise delivery, register and dressing-room quantities, and equipment types and quantities
• Partner with Store Management, Field Executive teams, and Home Office business partners
• Identify, analyze, and recommend improvement opportunities within the off-price model
• Support creation and maintenance of engineered labor standards driving store payroll
• Identify business opportunities and trends
• Select stores for tests and initiatives and evaluate program success using statistical tools and other techniques
• Work with Property Development and Field Teams
• Analyze business aspects, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on metrics

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering
• MS Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Proactive and flexible with a strong bias for action
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional attitude
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple and concurrent priorities
• Ability to independently generate ideas and process improvements and clearly articulate them to the team
• Ability to learn new processes quickly
• Proven leadership abilities and strong work ethic
• Previous employment in retail is a strong plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong analytical skills in operational processes and store layout optimization, with a focus on improving customer experience and driving sales efficiency. Proficient in using statistical tools for evaluating business opportunities and trends.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• B.S. Degree In Industrial Engineering
• MS Office Suite
• Strong MS Excel Skills
• Proven Leadership Abilities
• Retail Experience

Soft Skills

• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Ability To Prioritize Effectively
• Highly Organized
• Proactive And Flexible

Industry Keywords

• Store Engineering
• Operational Store Layout
• Merchandise Delivery
• Engineered Labor Standards
• Off-Price Model

Tools & Technologies

• Statistical Tools