Merchandising Intern

MICRO CENTER is the nation’s leading computer and electronic device big box retailer! Our technology superstore has an industry-leading 40,000+ selection of premier computer products and the most knowledgeable staff in the business.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, hard-working MERCHANDISING INTERN. This internship will be throughout the summer and is an in-office position located at our Headquarters in Hilliard, OH. If you have a passion for computers & electronics, Micro Center is the place for you! It is Micro Center’s core promise to take care of our associates and customers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the right product and right quantity are at the right store at the right time

Be familiar with the weeks of supply goal for assigned categories to maintain budgeted inventory, as well as sales trends and seasonality

Help maintain store in-stocks at the company's goal to maximize sales

Generate purchase orders and revisions as required

Correspond with vendors through email, phone, conference calls, and vendor meetings to include PO confirmations, PO changes/cancellations, and tracking

Provide constant feedback to the Allocator on stock opportunities and obstacles

Manage secondary forecast system (e.g., D Deck) and work with Allocator to support Primary (A deck) forecasting

Advertising responsibilities will include ordering products to support ad, replenishment, by-store breakdown, getting the product to the stores on time, keying and proofing pricing

Responsible for administration functions that include vendor set-ups, purchase order management, markdowns, keying all pricing actions, price protection with backup documentation, managing the markdown eligibility process, deck realignment, liaison for DC, finance, and vendors to resolve discrepancies, and helping the stores as needed

Will support the cost savings initiative by second sourcing through distribution, Amazon, and the internet

New store responsibilities will include ordering, pullbacks to send to the new store, discrepancies, and any additional support needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in business, with a focus on supply chain or logistics is preferred

Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook

Proactive, forward-thinking individual who takes responsibility for themselves and critically assesses their own performance

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Able to manage time and workload effectively with minimal supervision

Excellent communicator, both written and verbal

Computer proficient

MICRO CENTER OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS:

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid Time Off for Regular Associates

Benefit Coverage for Regular Full-Time Associates

Tuition Reimbursement & Education Discounts

Employee Discount that includes a Friends & Family Discount Program

Esteemed Vendor & Company Job Training

OUR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:

At Micro Center, we empower our employees to set their sights high and blaze their own trails. This is a place where your future success and growth are truly a result of your own efforts and achievements. Our teams are made up of motivated individuals who work hard to advance their careers. Join our team and see how hard work, loyalty, competitive spirit and unwavering commitment to the customer can take you and your career to new places.

Micro Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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