Summer Planning & Merchandising Intern - Paid & Mentored

Fossil Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Internship

Real-World Projects

Mentorship

Professional Development

Networking

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fossil Group in Richardson, TX is offering a paid Summer Planning & Merchandising Internship as part of its Time to Shine Internship Program. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, merchandising, and retail business strategy while contributing to meaningful projects.

Through the program you’ll explore product performance, assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration, with mentorship from a dedicated Fossil leader and real-world deliverables.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, graduating Spring 2027–Spring 2028.
• Willing to work in-person at Fossil Group HQ in Richardson, TX.
• Interest in fashion, consumer products, retail, or merchandising.

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, including style-selling and sell-through analysis, to support sales and inventory objectives.
• 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.
• Present a capstone project to Fossil leadership at the end of the program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fossil Group in Richardson, TX is offering a paid Summer Planning & Merchandising Internship as part of its Time to Shine Internship Program. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, merchandising, and retail business strategy while contributing to meaningful projects.

Through the program you’ll explore product performance, assortment planning, inventory management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration, with mentorship from a dedicated Fossil leader and real-world deliverables.