Demand Planning Internship - Blain's Farm & Fleet

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years!

• Training Seminars: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Competitive base pay starting at $17.00/hr

*The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

This program consists of paid, intensive hands – on training and focuses on teaching the skills to be successful in the key disciplines of Demand Planning including Inventory Availability, Allocation and Replenishment theory, Inventory flow and Collaboration with cross functional departments. Primary responsibility will be working with Demand Planning Manager and Demand Planning Analyst in a specific Division/Department of business.

• Utilize Replenishment system to order product from vendors/DC
• Generate purchase orders for inventory replenishment
• Develop ad readiness strategy for key promotions
• Review vendor performance to identify opportunities for lead time, fill rates and safety stock
• Collaborate with Demand Planning Manager to amend demand plan as needed
• Identify and resolve out of stocks at store level
• Identify opportunities for sku segmentation and sku optimization
• Assist with preparation for monthly OTB meetings.
• Assist with preparation for key vendor meetings.
• Assist with preparation for weekly business recaps.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Be 12-18 months from Graduation from an accredited University or College
• Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Possess a valid driver's license

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.