What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2026 DC Vendor Compliance Intern position at Altar'd State?
Who Are We?
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130 locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.
Our Mission
“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The DC Vendor Compliance Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the operations side of the fashion retail industry. Working in the Distribution Center, the intern will support the Vendor Compliance team in ensuring all merchandise meets company standards before it reaches stores. This role offers exposure to compliance processes, supply chain operations, and vendor communication while working in a fast-paced, warehouse environment. The intern will collaborate with an experienced team and gain insight into how strong vendor relationships and accurate product flow contribute to overall business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing incoming merchandise to ensure vendor shipments meet Altar’d State’s packaging, labeling, and quality requirements.
- Support the Vendor Compliance team in documenting non-compliance issues and preparing reports for internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Help maintain updated vendor compliance records, tracking issues, resolutions, and trends within the distribution center.
- Support process improvement initiatives to streamline compliance procedures and enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform administrative tasks such as organizing documents, maintaining databases, and scheduling cross-team meetings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure merchandise moves efficiently from the warehouse to stores while meeting company standards.
Qualifications
- Senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Interest in supply chain operations, vendor management, or retail distribution.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, warehouse environment as well as collaborate with a team.
- Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving processes.
- Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20–25 hours per week.
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:
- #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
- #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
- #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
- #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022