Demand Planning Intern
SupplyHouse.com, an innovative and industry leading e-commerce company, is looking for a Demand Planning Intern to work with us virtually this summer! This individual will gain hands-on experience supporting various talent management initiatives across the organization.
This is a remote-based role within select states in the United States. At this time, we are only able to employ those located in the following states: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
This position may require travel to our NY office headquarters up to two times during the program for internal meetings and team-building activities. The cost of travel for employees out of the area will be covered by the company. Additionally, our offices are always available for staff to use as much as desired.
Location: Remote (Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington)
Length of Program: Monday, June 2nd, through Friday, August 8th
Internship On-Site Meeting: Wednesday, June 18th (required)
Demand Planning On-Site Meeting: Tuesday, June 10th, and Wednesday, June 11th (optional)
Hours: Standard business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST. However, there is some flexibility as per our Flex-Time Policy.
Salary: $20.00/hour
What is Demand Planning?
The main focus of the Demand Planning team is having the right inventory in the right place at the right time. The Planning team consists of two sub-teams, Demand Planning and Merchandise Planning. The Demand team focuses on item level forecasts that feed into order proposals developed by our inventory forecasting software. The Demand team verifies order quantities and works with the Merchandise Planning team to ensure the orders are within budget constraints with the goal being to spend our inventory dollars in the most efficient way possible.
The Day to Day:
- Utilize our inventory forecasting software to identify and track product trends and life cycles (current and future product demands)
- Analyze trends, historical demand, and customer input to identify accurate quantities and timing of purchases
- Design metrics and prepare reports to analyze in stocks
- Create and place stocking orders based on forecasting analyses
- Keep on top of knowledge of products, current events, and impactful information
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Business, Merchandising, or a related field
- Ability to review and process large volumes of data
- Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail
- Basic statistical analysis and data manipulation skills
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
Why work with us:
- Gain Experience – Gain real-world, hands-on experience.
- Build Connections – Connect with other interns and team members throughout the company.
- Have Flexibility – Standard business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. However, feel free to utilize our “Flex-Time” policy to adjust your start and end time slightly.
- Collaborate – Working in a team atmosphere is vital to our success and everyone here plays an important role.
- Stay Engaged – Be on the lookout for our virtual activities, events, and giving back initiatives!
SupplyHouse.com strongly values inclusion and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.
Hear from our previous interns:
- "Since my first day as an intern, I have always felt so welcomed by the team members in each department. My Team Lead gave me a chance to start making an impact on day one and has been there for guidance every step of the way as needed. Working with kind, driven people is my favorite part of being at SupplyHouse!" -Josh, IT Team
- "Spending my summer with the SupplyHouse team was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the incredible hands-on experience to the outstanding mentorship, I gained immense personal and professional growth. I also created valuable connections with team members across departments and with the other interns. Every intern is heavily valued, and our opinions were welcomed and appreciated. The internship exceeded all of my expectations and was a pivotal step in my professional journey, leaving me with newfound confidence, knowledge, and memories that will certainly shape my future endeavors." -Sarah, HR Team
- "My internship at SupplyHouse was an incredible journey of growth and learning. The dynamic and collaborative work environment allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects, enhancing my skills. The supportive team and inclusive culture made SupplyHouse not just a workplace but a place where I felt empowered and inspired to excel." -Manal, Marketing Team
We are looking for motivated, passionate students who are hoping to continue working full-time following graduation. Please submit your resume if you are interested in applying!
Check us out! https://www.supplyhouse.com/our-company
Please know that we are unable to sponsor work visas or temporarily hire candidates that are authorized to work for a defined period of time in their field of study for this position.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for our employees, customers, and partners. As part of this commitment, we conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees as part of our hiring process. Please note that the background check will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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