Aeropostale Merchandise Planning/ Store Planning Intern - Aeropostale - New York NY

MERCHANDISE PLANNING / STORE PLANNING INTERN

Department: Merchandise Planning/ Store Planning

Reports To: Senior Planner

General Summary: The Planning team is responsible for the strategic direction of inventory based on analysis of departmental financials, historical data, and current market trends. They manage inventory through the use of various merchandise reporting tools, ensuring top sales are being met. Planners work closely with Store Planning and the Merchants to identify and react to business and store trends.

Position Responsibilities:

• Run & publish various weekly & ad hoc Merch Planning reports.
• Attend regular meetings with the merchant to discuss business strategies and opportunities
• Manage special projects for area of responsibility
• Partner with Store Planning & Merchandise Control
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets

Position Requirements:

• Working toward Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills and analytical skills
• Ability prioritize, track and complete multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work on own initiative in an extremely busy environment where constant reprioritization is required
• Strong communication skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Detail oriented
• Must be available for 10 weeks 24hrs a week.