Returns Optimization Internship: Summer 2026
$20+ / hour
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Overview
Job Description
As an intern, you will join over 5,000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible and results-minded all driving toward the same goal - to delight customers and drive sales through multiple channels. In addition, you will join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of colleges, universities and areas of study. Some highlights of our internship program include:
- Paid Internship: $20/hr
- Twelve-week program: May 18 - August 7, 2026
- Full-time opportunity: 8am - 5pm CT
- Team building and networking activities
- Group projects and career-building workshops
- Leadership and cross-functional learning opportunities
- Assigned mentor focused on your growth and development
- Senior leader speaker series
- Lands' End merchandise discount
- Relocation assistance available
Our internship program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. The Intern experience at Lands' End is a comprehensive development-based role, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and growing area of the business.
This internship is designed for future supply chain and operations leaders. The Returns Optimization Intern will gain hands-on experience analyzing return flows and evaluating optimization strategies.
Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Interest in supply chain, logistics, finance or operations
- Ability to analyze large datasets and synthesize insights
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and independently
- Clear and confident communication skills
Roles and responsibilities:
- Analyze current returns processes, volumes, and costs
- Develop and compare return-routing scenarios and optimization options
- Build a data-driven business case considering storage, labor, transportation, and handling costs
- Partner with operations, finance, and supply chain teams to validate assumptions
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership
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