The posting
About us
Love, Bonito is Southeast Asia’s leading womenswear brand, built with a mission to empower women to find confidence through style. Incorporated in 2010 in Singapore, we’ve since grown from a humble online startup into a multi-channel business with over 20 stores and counting across Asia and a thriving online presence.
For the next decade, we are looking to expand through new categories, markets, wholesale partnerships, and brand acquisitions. We are evolving into a next-generation regional consumer group — one that blends heart with performance, and creativity with technology.
At our core, we’re a team of builders, dreamers, and doers who believe culture is more than words on a wall — it’s how we show up every day. We move fast, stay curious, and take bold bets on ideas and people we believe in. Here, you’ll find a community that challenges you to grow, trusts you to lead, and celebrates you for being you. Together, we’re shaping the future of Asian brands — from right here in Southeast Asia, to the world.
Why join us?
At Love, Bonito, you’ll do more than just a job — you’ll help build a movement. We’re creating an organization that’s lean, bold, and full of heart — where every person has the space to make an impact. Here’s what you can expect:
- Purpose with performance: We’re building a world-class Asian brand that competes globally. We hold ourselves to high standards and operate with purpose, integrity, grit and excellence. Join us if you take customer service excellence seriously and are passionate about creating real impact!
- Growth that’s real: We are known to be incredibly dynamic and fast-paced. You’ll be expected to learn fast, stretch beyond your comfort zone, and work alongside people who challenge and support you in equal measure. Don’t join us if you’re looking for a comfortable, fully structured setup, but do join us if you’re excited to build, shape, and make an impact together!
- Culture at our core: If you’re looking for a no-corporate-BS environment, you’ll fit right in. We lead with empathy, celebrate individuality, and believe that great work comes from trust, not titles. We believe in teamwork and effective collaboration - because when we run together, we go further. If this speaks to your values, come join us and be part of #TeamLB!
Join us as we redefine what it means to build an enduring global consumer group.
About the Role
As a Merchandising Intern, you will play an active role in supporting the growth of our retail business through hands-on merchandising operations and data-driven execution. Working closely with our Merchandising team, you will learn how to analyze consumer behaviors, track market trends, and coordinate across departments—including Buying, Marketing, and Retail Operations—to help turn strategy into reality.
This internship offers direct exposure to the end-to-end merchandising lifecycle across both physical retail and e-commerce platforms.
Main responsibilities:
1. Data & Performance Analysis
- Assist in tracking and analyzing performance indicators to evaluate product performance and identify sell-out opportunities.
- Prepare routine merchandising reports and compile raw sales data into actionable summary formats.
2. Assortment & Product Support
- Support the merchandising team in tracking product launch timelines and stock arrivals.
- Assist with market research and competitor benchmarking to track pricing trends, promotional activities, and product assortments.
- Conduct regular store visits to monitor product presentation and gather customer feedback.
3. Inventory & Replenishment Execution
- Help monitor stock levels across retail channels to identify potential stockouts or overstock situations.
- Support the execution of stock transfers and store replenishment requests to maintain optimal inventory levels.
4. E-Commerce & Digital Merchandising Support
- Conduct regular audits of the e-commerce store to ensure accurate product listings, categorization, and visual presentation.
- Assist in reviewing site navigation and collection tagging to optimize digital customer experience and product discoverability.
5. Visual Merchandising & Marketing Coordination
- Liaise with the Visual Merchandising (VM) and Retail teams to support the execution of display updates and promotional setups.
- Assist in organizing sample products for marketing campaigns, store displays, and photoshoot preparations.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, retail, and operations to execute merchandising initiatives effectively.
- Support internal stakeholders with ad-hoc operational tasks and cross-departmental projects as needed.
What you'll learn:
- How a fast-growing omnichannel women's apparel brand plans, buys, and launches collections
- The full product lifecycle — from trend research and range planning through to buying, launch, and performance review
- How data and commercial insight translate into real product decisions
- How to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment
- Hands-on proficiency with buying tools, reporting dashboards, and product management systems
Requirements
You should have/be:
- Passionate About Retail: A strong interest in fashion/retail, consumer preferences, and market dynamics.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: A natural curiosity for numbers with the ability to draw meaningful insights from data.
- Action-Oriented: A self-starter with a proactive, hands-on approach—eager to learn, take ownership, and "get it done right, and fast!"
- Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Brand Champion: You live and breathe our core values: People Matter; Go Above & Beyond; Be Bold, Be Creative; Always Keep It Real; Growth Mindset; We’re Better Together!
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Fashion Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (familiarity with formulas like XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc., is a plus).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret data and trends to support merchandising decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to collaborate across teams.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak operational seasons or special events if necessary.
- Minimum full-time commitment of 3 months internship
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid and flexible work arrangement.
- Staff Wellness: Comprehensive corporate insurance and healthcare coverage.
- Learning and Career Development:
- Access to best-in-class learning resources and subscription plans.
- Direct mentorship from experienced Merchandising and Retail professionals.
- #TeamLB Perks:
- Generous staff discount on LB products.
- Corporate partnerships with a variety of companies.
