Assortment Planning Intern - Merchandising

Be part of an amazing story.

Macy's is more than just a store. We're a story. One that's captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions, inspiring stores and irresistible products, the excitement of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.  

Job Overview 

The Macy's 8-week Summer Internship Program in Assortment Planning provides exposure to retail strategy, merchandising, customer demand, and data-driven decision-making. As an Assortment Planning Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting sales, margin, inventory productivity, and business growth through assortment optimization and analytics. The Assortment Planning team analyzes product performance, customer demand, vendor performance, and channel trends to ensure the right products are available in the right locations and quantities. By partnering closely with Merchants and cross-functional teams, the team develops assortment strategies that maximize profitability, meet customer needs, and enhance the shopping experience across both stores and e-commerce channels.

Macy's summer internship program provides interns with a hands-on and in-depth understanding of a core business function in retail. Interns have opportunities to directly impact the business as a key part of a team and by sharing new ideas. Macy's interns experience everything our culture has to offer through exposure to senior leaders and networking opportunities. The internship program may lead to an opportunity to work full-time with Macy's in our early careers program after graduation. This internship program will be held in Macy's New York, New York Corporate offices.

What You Will Do

• Receive professional development through a combination of hands-on learning and collaborative projects.
• Build relationships with other interns, business leaders, and team colleagues.
• Attend and participate in weekly business meetings to review and recap sales performance.
• Analyze product performance data and business trends to identify opportunities and make recommendations.
• Support the development of assortment plans aligned with overall business and promotional strategies.
• Partner with Merchants and cross-functional teams to support strategic assortment initiatives.
• Assess assortment effectiveness by channel and respond to business opportunities.
• Conduct competitive and business trend analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
• Analyze reports related to channel demand, category performance, vendor performance, and product trends.
• Support allocation and inventory management processes to ensure products are positioned to meet customer demand.
• Assist with business recaps and presentations by providing insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrate agility in reacting to in-season sales trends and changing business needs.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.  

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Junior standing (rising senior at the time of the internship) pursuing a bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• All majors will be considered for this opportunity.
• Strong retail math, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze sales, margin, inventory turn, sell-through, and other key retail performance metrics; identify trends and opportunities; and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis techniques; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Basic understanding of merchandising and assortment planning principles, with strong business acumen and curiosity about the retail industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, storytelling, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while collaborating cross-functionally with various business partners.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Physical Requirements

• May require working with multiple computer screens and programs simultaneously for extended periods of time.
• May involve reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs.  

About Us

This is a great time to join Macy's! Whether you're helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people's lives.  

Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!  

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 

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