Inventory Planning Internship Program - Summer 2026

Inventory Planning Intern - Summer 2026

The Inventory Planning Internship prepares you to be the financial leader on our product and assortment choices. In this internship you will spend time exploring all functions within Inventory Planning and learn how we make business decisions that allow the company to continue to grow. As an Inventory Planning Intern, you work closely with your teams to monitor inventory levels in our stores and our distribution centers and send out the right amount of product to the right stores so our inventory levels are maximized for profitability. If you have a passion for retail, are business savvy, and numbers are your friend, this is the internship for you.

Analyze size selling and buying processes to support business strategies and decisions

Build and use reports to apply key metrics, analyze information, and provide actionable insights

Utilize various tools for visibility into inventory ownership and distribution flows (Excel, Tableau, Cognos, etc.)

Present milestone projects and final intern project with insights to Inventory Planning leadership

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to gather a holistic view of the business

Attend and contribute to classes, team meetings, connecting learnings to real-world applications

On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor

Classes lead by Inventory Planning leaders to provide interns exposure and training for the role

Individual and group projects

Roundtables with top level executives

Self-led evaluations to understand progress throughout program

Pre-planned events around Pittsburgh to explore the city that AEO loves to call home!

Consideration for full-time offer into the Inventory Planning Full Time Training Program

Rising Senior at a 4 year college or university, pursuing a Business Related Degree – Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain

Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Passion for retail and knowledge of the AEO Inc. family of brands

Understanding of fashion trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer

Strong business acumen gained through classes, internships or prior work experience

Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment

Demonstrated collaborative skills and team-oriented mindset

Self-starter with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel

Must be local to the AEO Home Office in Pittsburgh, PA for the duration of the 10 week internship

Generous Associate Discount!

Summer Fridays!

Relocation Assistance

Volunteer Opportunities

Learning & Development

Career Exploration + Networking Events

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.

Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.

Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.

AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.