Inventory Management Internship

Inventory Management Internship Program
If you’re considering the retail industry or a career in inventory management, then the Sears Holdings Inventory Management Internship Program may be the smartest choice you can make. You’ll get hands-on experience right where the action is -- learning inventory management, placement and planning, as well as gaining insight into the buying function. This 12-week assignment is designed to give you a feel for the retail industry and the culture of Sears Holdings.

This position provides a good foundation for many future positions at Sears Holdings. Associates learn how inventory flows from buying through to the stores and gain a wealth of knowledge across a number of different positions within the Supply Chain organization.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a retail, mathematics, engineering, or business-related major
• Junior status required
• Strong academic performance, 3.2 minimum GPA
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Involvement in extracurricular activities
• Dedication to customer service
• Strong analytical skills
• Goal/results orientation
• Permanent U.S. Resident/U.S. Citizen

Where You’ll Train
Our corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

What You’ll Do During The Summer
Our interns spend their time working in our corporate office, seeing first-hand what goes into a successful retail business. You will be assigned specific projects throughout the 12-week internship. You learn how to plan, manage and maintain the replenishment of a specific line for the stores. As a member of the inventory management team, your goal will be to maintain an in-store standard while achieving planned turnover and revenue growth. Your internship will include formal and informal evaluations, which will allow you to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom in a business setting.

What You’ll Do Later
Upon successful completion of your internship, you may receive an offer to join our Inventory Management organization.