Planning & Inventory Management Intern- Supply Chain (Summer 2027)

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning & Inventory Management Intern works within L.L.Bean’s Supply Chain organization and gains hands-on experience with planning, forecasting, and inventory decisions. The intern works with business partners, analyzes real data and business challenges, and completes a summer project intended to produce recommendations that can affect the business. The role offers exposure to Inventory Management and the broader Supply Chain organization, including opportunities to shadow Forecasting and Buying teams, explore AI applications for gathering and synthesizing industry data, and learn about different supply chain functions.

The internship runs from June 1 through July 31, 2027, and requires 32–36 hours per week, with in-office attendance Monday through Thursday at a Maine office location. Interns must remain within commuting distance of Freeport, Maine for the full program. The intern completes and presents a project, supports cross-functional initiatives, and builds an understanding of how inventory decisions support L.L.Bean’s retail, e-commerce, and supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university degree program.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting, Analytics, Retail, Business, or a related field.
• Reliable transportation for the internship and ability to work from the Freeport, Maine headquarters at least four days per week.
• Ability to secure personal housing within a commutable distance of Freeport, Maine.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data, identify insights, and communicate findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to ask questions, learn, and take on new challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a growth mindset.
• Passion for retail and interest in representing the L.L.Bean brand.
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute where needed throughout the internship.

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 communicate findings effectively to business partners and leaders.
• Build an understanding of how inventory decisions support L.L.Bean’s retail, e-commerce, and supply chain operations.
• Follow safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and expectations, and take appropriate action to rectify unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• Eligible interns without access to housing within 50 miles of the Freeport Headquarters may receive a housing stipend, subject to case-by-case review.
• Housing leads and referrals will be provided.
• The company describes its benefits package as including programs and perks designed to support health and financial goals and work-life balance; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed