2024 Us Graduate Internship - Demand Planning

Creating the future of sport inspires our work every single day. We’re always on the lookout for talented new students. Always learning, always improving. Curiosity keeps us growing both as a company and as individuals. Come test your strengths, broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with an internship at our team.  

Are you ready to #ownthegame with us? Are you ready to put the books aside and get hands-on experiences? Here is your chance to join the best sports brand in the world. 

An internship at adidas provides you with a unique opportunity to apply what you have learned at university, use your knowledge in practice and live your passion for sports. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Proactively partner with colleagues to achieve project deliverables 

• Gather insights, trends, and strategic goals through cross-functional collaboration  

• Support the creation of the rolling Demand Plan, including forecast extrapolation and balancing product availability for the re-order period 

• Analyse data to create business objective projections, make recommendations based on data analysed  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Planning, Forecasting, Collaboration with Key Stakeholders 

• Creative Thinking to Further Develop Business Logic 

• Product / Retail Industry Knowledge 

• Ability to Influence and Drive Informed Decisions 

• Strong Organization and Project Management 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program at a College/University 

• Anticipated graduation date is between December 2024 and August 2025 

• Eligible to work in the US without restrictions. 

• Available to participate in our full-time internship program from end of May/June to August 2024 

  • We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position is Portland, OR. 

  • Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English. 

  • Interns accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked and any paid holidays during the internship. 

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace DIVERSE backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that REFLECTS our consumers and communities. 

APPLICATION TASK | ADIDAS 1-PAGER 

On April 19, we launched Impossible Is Nothing, our biggest brand campaign. We are rebellious optimists driven by action to shape a better future together. We see the world with possibilities where others only see the impossible.  

Instead of a cover letter, please submit a 1-page PDF answering the following prompt: Show us who you are and what “impossible is nothing” means to you. This is your chance to think outside the box, show adidas your authentic self and what makes you passionate about joining the Brand. The only requirement is that the adidas 1-Pager is submitted as a PDF. It can be in any format such as print, visual, written, digital, a link, etc. 

2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW  

The Internship Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day-to-day basis:  

• Intern Orientation 

• Speaker Series with business leadership 

• Cross-Functional opportunity 

• Social Activities 

• Mentorship 

• Networking 

NOTE: The application for a 2024 internship will close on Monday, January 15th at 11:59pm PST. We will not accept any late applications. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received and we will communicate your status after the application closes in February. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy! 

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