Buying Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career as a Retail Buyer, we invite you to apply to our internship program as a Buying Intern!

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team of one of our divisions in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing.
• Avoid duplicate product offerings and ensure product availability for advertising and promotion.
• Avoid duplicate product offerings and ensure product availability for advertising and promotion.
• Avoid duplicate product offerings and ensure product availability for advertising and promotion.
• Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to plan for seasonal buys.
• Update and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to visit vendors and assist in selecting and negotiating product that meets customer demands and is priced competitively.
• Participate in competitive shopping visits and assist in identifying product opportunities, labels, and trends.
• Collaborate for success; teamwork within our department is key to success and you will work with several functional areas within the department for input, ideas, and to execute your assignments.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant coursework and transferable skills will also be considered.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.

Qualifications

• Possess a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace new challenges and learning opportunities.
• Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously learn and grow.

Skills

• Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values.

Benefits

• An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
• An associate discount for in-store purchases.
• Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth.

Pay

Hourly pay of $23 per hour.

Schedule

A hybrid model that mirrors our full-time associates and is 2-3 days in-office. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible).