Intern - Merchandise Planning & Allocation

Overview
INTERN - MERCHANDISE PLANNING & ALLOCATION
REPORTS TO: VP, PLANNING & MERCHANDISE
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Summary
Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves "Partners." With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit - one handshake at a time.
Boot Barn is committed to developing successful leaders and our goal is to offer an opportunity for both learning and contribution. Our six-week, paid summer internship program offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment, with the opportunity to address real-time and future business needs. Additionally, the program includes industry seminars, one-on-one mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities with senior leadership and peers.
Key learnings for the Intern - Merchandise Planning & Allocation are: merchandise reporting, analysis, order processing, plan development, retail math, sales analysis, determining inventory needs, and product lifestyle.
Internship opportunities are available with the following business functions:
Buying - Men's & Women's Apparel and Boots
Ecommerce
Ecommerce - Data Analytics
Exclusive Brands - Apparel Design
Exclusive Brands - Product Management
Exclusive Brands - Business Operations & Strategy
Human Resources - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Information Technology - POS Systems Support/Helpdesk
Marketing - Social Media & Public Relations
Merchandise Planning & Allocation
Supply Chain
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use discipline specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to assist with various projects, presentations, and business improvement opportunities.
• Lead department/function specific project from start to finish and present project deliverable(s) to senior leadership for consideration.
• Note: Function-specific responsibilities will be outlined during the interview process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management
• Understands and complies with all company rules and regulations

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at an accredited university/college
• 1-2 years of work or volunteer experience
• Passion for fashion and retail industry
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional development
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to balance multiple assignments at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Internship Guidelines

• This is a paid ($15.50/hr) summer internship from June 19 - July 28.
• Boot Barn does not offer travel or housing stipends.
• Students must be able to make a commitment of full-time employment (Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5PM). Office will be closed July 3rd - July 4th for Independence Day.
• The program will be based out of our Irvine Store Support Center, located in Irvine, CA. Remote work will not be offered.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level - we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners
PAY RANGE: $15.50/hour
*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure
Physical Demands
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking
[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking
[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting
[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing
Work Environment
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.
Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 5.