Assistant Buyer Development Program: Hybrid Training

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) plan

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer in New Jersey to start a career journey in Buying, with hands-on training, mentoring, and shadowing across buying teams.

The role provides a hybrid work model including in-office, market visits, and remote days, with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates. You will work in a team-driven environment, analyze merchandise opportunities, build vendor relationships, and contribute to achieving profit plans while developing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Economics, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with your Buyer to ensure the final product mix is customer oriented and aligned with profit plans.
• Provide operational support to the Buyer by analyzing business performance and delivering insights on category performance.
• Participate in market visits and vendor appointments to select assortments and negotiate pricing for strong value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute assignments and support business growth.

Skills

Excel with pivot tables & VLOOKUP

Retail math understanding

Strong analytical mindset

Vendor relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising/Business/Retail Management/Supply Chain/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Buyer in New Jersey to start a career journey in Buying, with hands-on training, mentoring, and shadowing across buying teams.

The role provides a hybrid work model including in-office, market visits, and remote days, with relocation benefits available for eligible candidates. You will work in a team-driven environment, analyze merchandise opportunities, build vendor relationships, and contribute to achieving profit plans while developing your