Macy's 2027 Summer Internship - Merchandising - Product Development

Macy's is a retail company offering an 8-week summer internship in its Product Development team. The intern will support private-label merchandise development through assortment execution, sample management, product lifecycle and order systems, purchase order tracking, milestone meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do:

• Receive professional development through a combination of hands-on learning, structured workshops, and collaborative projects
• Build relationships with other interns, business leaders, and team colleagues
• Competitive shop to understand competitor assortment
• Partner with overseas offices, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support sample management, product development milestones, and timely execution of deliverables
• Assist in managing and tracking all meeting samples requested for area of responsibility
• Review sample execution with team
• Assist in creating initial styles in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system & Order Management System (OMS)
• Support in preparation for Mid-Point / Pre-Line Review, Line Review Meetings and Post Buy Recap meetings
• Assist in keying assortment purchase orders (PO) as well as managing and tracking POs throughout the season
• Aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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
• Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around facility or department

Benefits:

• Professional development through a combination of hands-on learning, structured workshops, and collaborative projects
• Networking opportunities with senior leaders, other interns, and team colleagues
• The internship program may lead to an opportunity to work full-time with Macy's in our early careers program after graduation