Summer Planning & Inventory Intern - Data-Driven Impact

L.L.Bean Costa Rica; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

LL.Bean in Freeport, Maine is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Planning & Inventory Management within our Supply Chain team. You will gain hands-on experience with planning, forecasting, and inventory decisions while working on a meaningful project that impacts our business and customers.

You will analyze data using Excel, collaborate with Forecasting, Buying, and inventory teams, and present actionable recommendations to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting, Analytics, Retail, Business, or related fields.
• Reliable transportation for the duration of the internship, as this role requires working from our Freeport, Maine headquarters at least four days per week.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify insights, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Complete an assigned summer project and present findings, insights, and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Analyze business and inventory data using Excel and other tools to identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with Inventory Management, Forecasting, Buying, and other cross-functional teams to support key initiatives.
• Participate in relevant team meetings and working sessions to build business knowledge and advance project work.
• Conduct research and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and effectively communicate findings to business partners and leaders.
• Build an understanding of how inventory decisions support LL.Bean's broader retail, e-commerce, and supply chain operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing four-year degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

LL.Bean in Freeport, Maine is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Planning & Inventory Management within our Supply Chain team. You will gain hands-on experience with planning, forecasting, and inventory decisions while working on a meaningful project that impacts our business and customers.

You will analyze data using Excel, collaborate with Forecasting, Buying, and inventory teams, and present actionable recommendations to senior leaders.