Merchandising Operations Intern

Fortune Brands

Posted 7 days ago

Internship

Deerfield, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Support the data entry and processing of merchandising display order requests to ensure timely fulfillment. Partner with experts to analyze and streamline order submission processes and develop updated documentation.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field. You possess strong attention to detail, excellent typing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You also have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Excel

SAP

order management

ERP systems

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated college student to join our Water Merchandising team for the summer. In this role, you will support the data entry and processing of merchandising display order requests, helping to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in merchandising operations, order management, and business systems in a fast-paced environment. It also serves as a short-term opportunity to improve our order entry and follow-up processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn and support the current order entry process
  • Partner with subject matter experts to review and analyze existing processes
  • Help identify and align on opportunities to streamline the order submission process
  • Develop updated process documentation
  • Support training and presentation of updates to the HOFR US Sales team

QualificationsRequired

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
  • Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in data entry tasks
  • Proficient typing skills with a focus on speed and precision
  • Comfortable working with spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally

Preferred

  • Experience with SAP or other enterprise order management / ERP systems is a strong plus
  • Prior experience in a customer service, administrative, or data entry role
  • Familiarity with retail, wholesale, or merchandising operations
  • Major or coursework in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field

Additional Information

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $33,300 USD - $45,760 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings

To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins.

  • Department: Administrative
  • Fortune Brands

    Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. Our driving purpose is to Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. To learn more, visit FBIN.com
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