About the role#
As an Assortment Planning Intern, you will work on developing an Assortment Engine designed to optimize SKU productivity across all NAPA locations. This 10-week summer internship takes place in Atlanta as part of a cohort experience. You will contribute to projects that support business priorities, engage in professional development, and present your findings to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Develop a data-driven methodology to evaluate SKU and product line performance.
- Build a scoring framework to identify SKU rationalization candidates.
- Analyze product categories and suppliers to find opportunities for reducing inventory investment and improving turns.
- Estimate the impact of rationalization actions and support sensitivity analysis to weigh potential benefits and risks.
- Design interactive dashboards in Power BI or similar tools to visualize data.
- Create executive-ready opportunity rankings for categories, suppliers, and stores.
- Summarize your findings and recommendations for business leaders.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across assortment planning, category management, inventory planning, and analytics teams to validate business assumptions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising junior or senior in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, AI, and Excel.
- Ability to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights.
- A GPA of 3.25 or above is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to values including service, innovation, and teamwork.
- Ability to communicate clearly, focus on outcomes, and think strategically.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24 to July 30).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid internship.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. Founded in 1928, the business maintains a network of over 10,800 locations across 17 countries. It operates through automotive and industrial groups in North America, Europe, and Australasia. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and employs over 65,000 people.
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