Bottega Veneta Inventory Control Intern
Bottega Veneta — Inventory Control Intern in Wayne, NJ. Paid internship (32 hrs/wk) at $17/hr; academic credit required.
Overview
Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury house known for artisanal leather goods, refined design and uncompromising craftsmanship. The brand operates within the Kering group, a global luxury conglomerate that emphasizes creativity, sustainability and talent development across its maisons. As an employer, Bottega Veneta offers exposure to high-end retail and wholesale operations within an international luxury network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing stock activities across the Americas network, ensuring compliance with internal policies and achieving high inventory accuracy.
- Process and reconcile all types of inventory movements across retail and wholesale channels, including stock adjustments, intercompany and intracompany transfers, returns, receipts, purchase orders and consolidations.
- Generate and run weekly inventory and KPI reports to monitor performance, analyze stock levels and provide transparency to stakeholders.
- Investigate and resolve negative on-hand quantities, in-transit intracompany movements and consignment discrepancies.
- Support month-end inventory closing, in-transit reconciliations and preparation of sales and margin reports for regional leadership.
- Coordinate execution of price events and adjustments across channels, including data entry, securing approvals and finalizing releases.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Retail and Merchandising teams to plan, analyse and record physical inventory results and respond to annual audit inquiries.
- Assist operationally with employee sales and new store openings as required.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and able to receive academic credit for a paid internship.
- Availability to work 32 hours per week.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to manipulate data, build basic models and produce clear reports.
- Excellent organisational, time-management and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Sound numerical aptitude and strong written communication skills.
- Effective cross-functional communicator able to liaise with department teams and senior stakeholders.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated willingness to improve processes and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented attitude and a readiness to take initiative beyond core responsibilities.
Skills
Experience
Enrolled students with academic eligibility for internship credit. Prior exposure to inventory control, retail operations, logistics or supply chain environments is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; must be able to receive academic credit for the paid internship.
Workplace
This position is based in Wayne, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York City. Cerulean lists 19 open roles in Wayne. The broader New Jersey area accounts for 116 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.262 open positions, with 71 posted this week.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 17 per hour.
Culture
The role sits within a global luxury group that values craftsmanship, creativity and internal mobility. Kering brands foster talent development, encourage cross-functional collaboration and are committed to diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.