Merchandise Planning and Operations (MP&O) Intern

 

Our internship program is designed to provide real-world experience that is directly related to your academic discipline and career goals and provide you a better understanding of career options for your degree. This 10-week internship program runs from June 6th – August 12th.

 

·      Hands-on experience working as a member of a specific department and team.

·      Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions/process.

·      Cross-functional departmental exposures within the corporate office.

·      Exposure to other business areas to ensure full understanding of the company structure and strategy.

·      Professional development sessions and networking opportunities.

·      End of program presentation of project findings, and recommended course of action to executives.

 

The Merchandise Planning & Operations Intern will support Ulta Beauty’s greater merchandising function through a balanced experience that incorporate Business Objectives, Strategy Development and Operations/Systemic Execution.

 

·      Actively participating in a cross functional project that provides exposure to Merchandise Planning and Inventory, Merchandising, Merchandise Operations and ultimately present to senior leadership

·      In addition to working within Merchandise Planning and Inventory, the MP&O Intern will gain a strong understanding of the Merchandise Operations department, specifically MP&O Strategy and Business Operations/Systems teams

·      Working within our Forecast and Replenishment System (SWIFT) to manage inventory flow

·      Gaining an understanding of Product Life Cycle Management best practices

·      Conducting brand and item level forecasting

·      Learning basic Open to Buy management strategies to achieve the optimal outcome

·      Performing Ad Hoc root cause analysis to assess performance and provide recommendations

·      Performing additional MP&O related task as needed

 

 

·      Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree and entering final year of school

·      Interest in pursuing a career in Merchandising or Merchandise Planning and Inventory in a retail environment

·      Strong academic record

·      Previous work experience and involvement with on-campus organizations or activities

·      Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

·      Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail and sense of urgency

·      Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with various levels of leadership

·      Experience working in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word