The Bata Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global concern with over 30,000 employees, 24 manufacturing facilities, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best prices, backed by unmatched service, for 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings or technology, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. This visionary approach has allowed the company to face each new challenge with creativity and foresight, earning the trust and confidence of customers, employees and the communities in which it operates. Today, Bata's pioneering decentralized manufacturing system, with semi-autonomous regional structures, allows the company to quickly adapt to market changes and seize potential growth opportunities. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and allows it to function proudly as a local company in each country where it does business. With more than 270 stores in Italy, Spain and Portugal, AW LAB is a laboratory of "urban sport style" trends that offers its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since the opening of its first store in 1997, under the name of Athletes World, AW LAB has been part of the Bata group. AW LAB offers a vast collection of sneakers from the most famous international sports brands and a vast range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of clothing and accessories from the main sportswear brand and two private clothing labels. For the strengthening of Merchandising AW LAB Department, we are looking for a MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST INTERN to support in-season inventory management and optimization, using the leverage of call-off, product distribution and replenishment. The candidate will be expected to support the management of department and category goals in terms of turnover, sell out and stock rotation. MAIN ACTIVITIES: Support the review and maximize product flow based on the latest trends and assumptions to ensure the best assortment for stores Support in the appropriate quantitative distribution of merchandise based on store performance Support working with Store Operation department and Area Manager in analyzing store performance and planning visits to markets and stores Work with the Planning and Store Operation department to suggest and set up the correct markdown campaign and promotions Support the management of the reverse logistic process steps for commercial returns Support the management of end-of-season returns and the management of old merchandise to ensure its proper distribution in the outlet or stock jobber network Collaborate with purchasing and marketing department to plan and implement marketing campaign Competent in Microsoft Office and well skilled on Excel Analytic and numeric competencies Good English knowledge Team Player Planning, Organizing and Result Orientation Initiative/Entrepreneur WORK LOCATION: Limena (PD) Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period