INTERN - MERCHANDISING SERVICES in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia

POSITION PURPOSE -
The merchandising intern program offers talented college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in working with a number of leaders to learn the retail business from one of the world's leading retailers. During a 10-12 week period, interns will be assigned to functional teams such as buying, global sourcing, merchandise operations/execution, marketing, e-commerce, product development and brand management to learn day-to-day operations, merchandising skills and overall comprehension of the retail business at the Home Depot's corporate office. The Merchandise Execution Team drives cross-functional planning and execution of large-scale Merchandising transitions across all departments, including cross-functional project management, labor planning, project planning and expanding supplier support.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Use strategic thinking to approach problems and create solutions
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality of work performed
• Develop and implement project plans; determine requirements, deliverables, resources, timing/milestones, and risks
• Communicate findings and project status clearly and professionally through presentations.
• Make recommendations to upper management.
• Provide comprehensive report out to merchandising senior leaders on assignments and other related projects
• Partnering cross-functionally to achieve goals

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Position reports to Manager or Team Lead
• No direct reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must pass Background Check.
• Must pass the pre-employment test if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES - Working toward a post-secondary degree.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about.
• On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• Strong analytical skills;
• Process/detail oriented

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Background in system development/business requirements
• Project management experience
• User Acceptance Testing experience