Merchandising Intern (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Join Birkenstock as a Merchandising Intern and support seasonal assortment planning, product analysis, inventory optimization, and Go-to-Market initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in merchandising across Southeast Asia.

YOUR WALK OF LIFE

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail; knowledge of merchandising or inventory planning is a plus
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools is an advantage
• Organization & Communication: Well-organized with strong time management, communication, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment
• Mindset & Passion: Proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about footwear, fashion, sports, or retail; previous internship or retail experience is a plus

YOUR SHOES TO FILL

• Merchandising & Planning: Support seasonal assortment planning, product launches, and Go-to-Market initiatives across SEA markets and channels
• Analysis & Reporting: Analyze sales, inventory, and product performance, and prepare reports, dashboards, and business presentations for key stakeholders
• Product & Inventory Management: Maintain product data, monitor inventory, recommend replenishment actions, and coordinate product samples
• Market Research: Conduct competitor benchmarking and analyze footwear trends, pricing, and consumer insights to support merchandising decisions
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Retail, Customer Service, Global teams, and external partners to drive seasonal initiatives and merchandising projects

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. Our Talent Acquisition team is looking forward to receiving your online application!
Please hand in your application in English.