Buying Intern — Hybrid with NYC Market Visits

Burlington; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey (Burlington) is seeking a Buying Intern for a 10-week summer program that mirrors day-to-day duties of a full-time associate. The internship includes leadership seminars, Excel training, NYC market visits, and store/distribution center tours.

You will shadow an Assistant Buyer, receive mentorship, and operate in a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in-office. Relocation benefits are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Economics, or related fields.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with anticipated graduation between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.
• Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing.
• Assist in planning/coordination of product availability for advertising and promotion.
• Assist in assortment and category planning to meet customer demand.
• Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends for seasonal buys.
• Update and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to meet vendors and negotiate products.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to execute assignments.

Skills

Retail math

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey (Burlington) is seeking a Buying Intern for a 10-week summer program that mirrors day-to-day duties of a full-time associate. The internship includes leadership seminars, Excel training, NYC market visits, and store/distribution center tours.

You will shadow an Assistant Buyer, receive mentorship, and operate in a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in-office. Relocation benefits are available for eligible candidates.