Store Planning & Facilities Intern
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Store Planning & Facilities Intern to support our Store Planning and Retail Facilities teams. In this role, you will assist in the execution of new store openings, relocations, and expansion projects, while playing a key operational role in managing facilities invoices and financial workflows within SAP. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in retail design, project management, and retail operations within the luxury sector.
Responsibilities
Store Planning & Project Support
- Support Store Planning project managers in tracking timelines, action logs, and deliverables for new store openings, expansions, and relocations.
- Assist in organizing, maintaining, and distributing architectural drawings, space plans, and design specification packages to internal teams and external vendors.
- Help coordinate communications with consultants, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project milestones.
- Prepare status reports, presentation decks, and visual documentation for project reviews.
Facilities & Financial Administration (SAP & Invoice Management)
- Own the end-to-end invoice management process for the Facilities team, ensuring timely logging, verification, and routing for approval.
- Process purchase requisitions, create purchase orders (POs), and manage Goods Receipts (GRs) utilizing SAP.
- Reconcile vendor accounts, track monthly facilities expenditures against budgets, and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and the finance department.
- Maintain organized digital archives of all contracts, service agreements, and financial documentation.
- Assist with routine facilities administration and coordinate minor maintenance work order updates as needed.
Qualifications
Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Architecture, or Interior Design.
Technical Skills
- Prior experience or strong familiarity with SAP (or similar ERP systems) and financial tracking.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or design software is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, strong numerical aptitude, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Pay
Loro Piana uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide market-competitive pay while allowing flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance, and tenure. The salary range for this position is $20 USD per hour.