Summer 2027 Internship - Planning & Allocation

vineyard vines • Stamford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Vineyard vines is seeking a highly motivated college student in good academic standing who is passionate about the brand and interested in pursuing a career in retail. Interns assist with day-to-day operations in their assigned department, support other departments as needed, and handle office administrative tasks. All interns also complete a group project during the summer and present their findings to management at the end of the internship, with guidance from assigned business leaders. Professional development and social opportunities are provided throughout the program.

The 10-week Summer 2027 Internship Program runs June 7 through August 13. Interns are expected to work on-site in Stamford, Connecticut, for the entire program and must be within commuting distance. This Planning & Allocation internship supports store planning and allocation as well as merchandise planning. Eligible candidates may apply to a housing scholarship program; further information will be provided.

Requirements

• Be a rising senior and a college student in good academic standing.
• Be working toward a Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Have general knowledge of financial measurements such as sales, gross margin, weeks of supply, and inventory turn.
• Be able to learn quickly and be flexible.
• Have strong time-management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Have a passion for building relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Be able to work on-site in Stamford, Connecticut, for the full 10-week program and be within commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly allocations and store planning reporting and analysis.
• Assist with planning and execution of seasonal store events.
• Attend weekly meetings to understand business trends.
• Participate in new store opening processes.
• Analyze sales trends and present findings in the Monday Business meeting.
• Help identify inventory risks and opportunities and work cross-functionally to address them.
• Support categorical seasonal hindsight and work with merchandising on future product positioning and opportunities.
• Assist in creating bottoms-up SKU plans and buy quantification at the channel level.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and projects.
• Support day-to-day department operations, other departments as needed, and office administrative tasks.
• Work on an assigned group project throughout the summer and present findings to management at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• Professional development and social opportunities throughout the summer.
• Eligible candidates may apply to a housing scholarship program.
• Catered fruit and bagels every Thursday.
• An ice cream truck every Wednesday during the summer.
• A shuttle to the office for interns commuting by train from the city or surrounding areas.
• Employee discount.
• Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern