Merchandising Operations and Product Lifecycle Internship - Summer 2027 (Onsite- Greenville WI)

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.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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