INTERNSHIP - Global Merchandise Planner Jr W/M - SALOMON

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

Would you like to work in an international company and team?

Are you seeking an enriching internship opportunity in the field of Merchandise Planning?

Do you possess an aptitude for analysis and data interpretation?

And, are you eager to assist in coordinating sales forecasts and optimizing inventory management?

If so, we have an internship for you!

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Join us for a 6-month internship as a Global Merchandise Planner Jr W/M and dive into the dynamic world of forecasting and supply chain management!

Your main mission will be :

• Work in the Merchandise planning department and assist the Global Merchandise Planning Lead to create and generate reporting and analysis that will be required on a regular basis.

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing demand planning tools such as QlickView, Excel, and JDA.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including forecast accuracy, customer delivery performance, and inventory levels.

• Facilitate communication and coordination between merchandising, finance, marketing, and supply chain teams.

• Support continuous improvement projects within the demand planning process and S&OP tools.

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Internship Benefits:

• Experience working within an international team and a multicultural environment

• Development of skills in data analysis and sales forecasting

• Use of professional reporting and planning tools (Excel, QlikView, JDA)

• Understanding of Demand Planning and inventory management processes

• Collaboration with different functions: merchandising, finance, marketing, and supply chain

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or a related field.

• Languages: Fluency in English is required at a B2 level

• IT Skills: Proficiency in VBA, advanced Excel knowledge and Power BI

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Experience: Previous experience in planning or business analysis is advantageous.

Additional Information

Location: Annecy, France

Starting Date: April/May 2026 for a duration of 6 months

Full-time internship position

Mandatory School Internship Agreement

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At Salomon, internship compensation is structured as follows:

Internship allowance:

• High school to Bachelor’s degree (Bac to Bac +3): €700 gross

• Master’s level (Bac +4/+5): €950 gross

• PhD: €1,200 gross

Housing allowance:

• €300 housing support, upon presentation of a lease agreement for accommodation located.

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Interested in this position?

Then don’t hesitate and send us your CV as soon as possible so that we can review your application!