Retail Buying & Planning Intern

Scheels Corporate Office
1707 Gold Drive
Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Overview:

The internship position will assist with analyzing trends, purchasing products, and developing and organizing training products/upcoming trends for each of their assigned shops. This position will work closely with the Scheels Corporate Buyers and store teams to provide the best product selection within our stores.

Responsibilities:

• Learn a variety of tasks related to the Buyer position such as:
• Analyze sales and pricing data to ensure Scheels makes a profit on the merchandise purchased
• Evaluate sales reports to determine which items are selling, analyze inventory records to place orders as necessary
• Regularly connect with vendors within the assigned shops to learn more about the latest trends and available merchandise
• Determine what products will be in demand for upcoming seasons
• Execute project work plans to complete the task on time with appropriate revisions to meet changing needs and requirements
• Strong initiative and vision for continuous improvement
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of accuracy
• Strong oral/written communication and computer skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel

Requirements:

Customer Service

Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.

Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

• The ideal candidate will be seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Retail Merchandising, Apparel Studies, or related field and must be at a Junior or Senior status to apply.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation

Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary workinvolves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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