School Specialty is an education-focused company dedicated to helping students succeed. The Merchandising Operations and Product Lifecycle Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting product lifecycle activities, supplier data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Gain real-world hands-on experience in the field of Merchandising Operations and Product Lifecycle Management
Learn how to work cross functionally with different departments, leaders and vendors
Hands on experience and exposure working with the product life cycle from ideation to disposition
Supporting and maintaining supplier data and upholding data integrity
Communicating directly with customers, vendors, carriers
Be part of the solution, by collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and solve problems
Be assigned to a designated mentor who will guide your development by assigning tasks and projects that will support the team and department
Qualification
Required
Being self-motivated
Desire to learn and continue to grow professionally
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical orientation and technical computer navigation skills
Currently attending a 4-year college/university, pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising or relevant field as a Junior or Senior
Able to commit to full time hours (40 hours per week) during the 2027 summer
Preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel experience (pivot tables, formulas and V-Look up capabilities highly preferred)
Benefits
Real-world hands-on experience in the field of Merchandising Operations and Product Lifecycle Management
Dedicated support and mentorship for professional growth
A designated mentor who will guide your development by assigning tasks and projects that will support the team and department
Onsite internship at the Greenville, Wisconsin facility
School Specialty offers deals on educational materials, school supplies, and teacher approved resources.
