Buying & Merchandising Internship London 2023

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Our aim is to engage with motivated individuals who bring diverse experiences and contribute to the growth of our brand.

Information about Jet Set Internship Programme 2023

• This is a paid, full-time 12-months internship from September 2023 to August 2024.
• Based at our London Head Office with hybrid working.
• To apply for this internship, please complete your application through our career's website and attach your CV.
• The last date to apply is Sunday, 12th March 2023.
• All applications will be reviewed in March and contacted if successful.  
• Assessment Centre to take place in April 2023.
• An offer from Michael Kors will be contingent upon mandatory pre-employment checks including Right to Work.

Department Overview

The Retail Buying, Planning & Allocation department analyse customer buying patterns and predict future trends, considering customer demand, price levels and the retail market.

The team are responsible for the sales, product assortment, pricing, inventory projections and distribution of more than 100 stores across Europe and our E-commerce Site. Primarily the purpose of this position is to assist the analysis, product development and trading strategies for an evolving retail business across multiple classifications.     

The Intern will report into the Retail Pricing Manager and work across Buying, Planning, Allocation & Pricing. The Intern will gain understanding of the Buying, Planning, and distribution processes within the retail industry; pricing strategies, regional trends, customer behaviour and product successes to help support the business.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting with reporting and trade meeting preparation with a basic understanding of trade reports 
• Supporting critical paths, working with key stakeholders to ensure key dates are met and presenting changes each week. 
• Establishing strong relationships with the team and stores to better understand merchandising strategies and needs of the business. Visit stores at least once a month with the team, using store visits to make customer focused suggestions.
• Preparing for product reviews and sign-offs. Required to be present in the buy sign-offs note taking, producing post buy recap and documents  
• Assisting buy preparation for market; running reports, best-seller report
• Partnering with the Allocation team to assess stock at a store level
• Partnering with the buying team to maximise sales and profit by monitoring sales and stock penetrations on key programs, as well as clearance and aging by door.
• Liaising with key stockholders weekly to discuss and collect all price change activity.
• Supporting price and promotions communication to stores
• Assisting weekly system price changes

What You’ll Learn

As an intern, you will gain first-hand experience within the corporate workplace and be assigned meaningful projects designed to enrich and develop your understanding of the role. You will benefit from personal and professional development opportunities including:

• Workshops & Webinars
• The Mentorship Program
• Internal E-Learning Platforms
• Owning a key project

Requirements

What You’ll Need 

• Have Right to Work in the UK
• Be able to commit 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Be available to start from September 2023

What We’d Love to See

• Collaboration and communication with stakeholders 
• Inspirational and innovative thoughts and ideas 
• Empowering and supporting colleagues  

MK Perks

Our purpose is to make all employees and customers #FeelGreat with Michael Kors. When you join our business, we want you to feel like a valued member of the team from Day 1. To make your journey enriching with us, we offer:

• Multi-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Well-being Wednesdays
• Core working hours and Hybrid Working
• Thrive Wellness Program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• An international working environment
• Accessible Workplace
• #FeelGreat programme that include the following pillars: Connected Communities/Inspired Innovation/ Responsible Future/Meaningful Experience

Michael Kors is certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK and is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.  

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. 

Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.