Early Talent - 2027 - Merchants - Merchandise Analyst Internship

Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As a Merchandise Analyst Intern, you will build a strong foundation in merchandising and planning by supporting business analysis, inventory execution, and operational processes. You will help ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time while gaining exposure to assortment planning, inventory strategy, and cross-functional business partnerships. You will develop analytical and business acumen while learning how Merchandising and Planning work together to drive business performance.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze sales, inventory, and business trends through reporting and data analysis to support business decisions

• Learn how merchandising and planning strategies influence inventory placement, product performance, and customer experience

• Assist with inventory allocation, replenishment, and deployment activities to support sales and service levels

• Observe and support purchase order tracking, inventory flow, and vendor coordination to understand end-to-end business execution

• Learn how planning strategies are developed by participating in forecasting, inventory planning, and business review discussions

• Actively engage in competitive shopping, analyzing trends and competitor pricing and marketing

• Network with over 150 interns participating in Kohl's internship program at Corporate Headquarters

• Hear directly from senior leaders through Kohl's Executive Speaker Series

• Additional tasks may be assigne

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What Skills You Have

• Undergraduate Junior pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Ability to create and analyze spreadsheets (e.g., Excel)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Passion for retail, products, and delivering a great customer experience

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company 

• Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements 

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

• Ability to comply with health and safety standards