Inventory Planning Full Time Training Program - July 2026

American Eagle Outfitters•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Planning Training Program is a robust 16-week rotational training program that provides exposure to multiple areas of a corporate Inventory Planning team. Teammates will complete two rotations in two departments within Inventory Planning. During each rotation, you will have classroom training that you will then implement on the job. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to be placed into a specific category/brand within the Inventory Planning organization. The Inventory Planning department ensures that the AEO customer has what they want, when they want it, and where they need it. They determine appropriate levels of merchandise to send to each and every store. You will be responsible for replenishing store inventory levels based upon shipment received, as well as maintaining a well-balanced inventory in direct proportion to sales. Inventory Planners interpret and analyze inventory and sales reports to make logical and profitable business decisions.

Requirements

Must obtain a degree in advance of the intended program start date.
Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands.
Strong business acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience.
Ability to think strategically coupled with strong analytical skills.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Outlook & Internet applications.

Nice To Haves

Preferred majors include a Business related degree - Finance, Management, Economics, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

Rotate between two areas within the Inventory Planning department.
Participate in "On-the-Job" training with assignments guided by an individual Coach & Mentor.
Engage in classroom learning including retail math, reports, systems training, imports, department overviews, career path, and presentation skills.
Complete individual and group projects.
Attend roundtables with top executives.
Conduct bi-weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout the program.
Potentially be placed into an open role within an IP team upon completion of the program.