We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.

Internship Details to Know
The Kendra Scott Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on experience inside our rapidly growing multi-category fashion lifestyle brand. We value you. In our program, we are dedicated to shaping your unique interests and career aspirations, equipping you for success in your career and life.

Basics

• 10-week, paid experience in Austin, TX ($17/hr)
  • The internship will begin on June 4th and end August 7th
• Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX for the summer and potential future FT role
• Applicants should apply for the internship they are most interested in pursuing
  • Applicants that apply for multiple opportunities will not be considered
• Sponsorship assistance is not currently provided
• The deadline for internship applications is November 3, 2023, at 11:59 pm PST
• Candidates will be informed of their status throughout our process, with final offers being extended in December 2023

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors Degree with an expected graduation date of May 2024, December 2024, or May 2025
• A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required
• Reside within the vicinity of Kendra Scott HQ, Austin, TX, or have the ability to obtain housing during the internship (no relocation costs will be offered)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, and SharePoint

The Value You Will Receive

• Meet and greets and Q&A sessions with our Senior Leadership team
• Career development with on-the-job training, guided by a Kendra Scott Mentor in your department
• Learning and Development training sessions featuring LinkedIn, DEI, interview and resume skills, in store experience, presentation skills
• Networking, social and philanthropy opportunities with fellow interns and business associates to develop relationships with each other and key leaders within KS

Total Rewards Package for Summer Interns

• Up to 60% employee discount
• Pre-planned events around Austin, to get to know the city that KS calls home!
• Exclusive internal launch parties
• Fourth of July will be observed as a paid company Holiday
• Hybrid working (function dependent)
• In office gym with equipment
• Daily smoothies from the Kendra Scott Smoothie Bar
• Unlimited snacks
• Full-time, on-site security
• Covered Secured Free Parking Garage

Position Overview

Reporting to our Senior Sourcing Manager, our Sourcing Intern will assist in all aspects of the sourcing & production cycle for jewelry. We will work together to counter source high-volume jewelry product with various suppliers across the globe strategically for both execution excellence and cost-savings to support expansive growth and increased profitability. This will help us plan our production capacity and expand our supplier portfolio. Main priorities will be assisting in the vetting and scoping of new potential factories, creating supplier capability recaps, production data analysis & reporting, SKU level costing analysis, & sustainability market assessments/proposals.

Responsibilities

• Implements plans to achieve departmental priorities

• Work within our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system to manage supplier data as needed

• Partner with Senior Sourcing Manager to facilitate and document new supplier onboarding and support with the tracking and maintenance of existing supplier details and performance reviews

• Assist Senior Sourcing Manager with monthly reporting on key production & sourcing metrics that measure overall departmental goals such as diversification, supplier growth/decline, etc.

• Support Senior Sourcing Manager in accessing and implementing core assortment sourcing strategies and tracking replenishment buys and costing by supplier

• Research and create competitive analysis for jewelry brand sustainability initiatives as it relates to supply chain; propose initiatives or goals KS could set to improve

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• The ability to work 40 hours per week

• Availability to work June 4th- August 7th, 2024.

• Fourth of July will be observed as company holidays

• Strong Excel skills and understanding of retail math

• The ability to demonstrate strong leadership among peers and across the organization

• A high level of accountability, reliability and initiative

• A proven ability to execute with consistent delivery

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A strong ability to build relationship with co-workers and keep others informed

• A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas

• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.