Buying Intern: Merchandising & Product Insights

The Paper Store, Inc.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store, Inc. invites applications for a Buying Intern at our Acton, MA corporate office. You will assist the Buying team with PO/SKU management, vendor coordination, and assortment planning to support seasonal initiatives and promotions.

Join a fast-paced retail environment where you’ll learn how product decisions are made, analyze sales performance, and contribute to online and in-store product launches. The internship runs through December 2026 and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail, or related field.
• Naturally curious about retail trends, product, and consumer behavior.
• Analytical and comfortable working with numbers, data, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Be a TPS brand ambassador.
• Support purchase order (PO) and SKU management, ensuring accuracy across systems.
• Partner with vendors to confirm shipments, verify costs and availability, and manage order follow-ups.
• Assist in building assortments, reorders, and product lists for promotional and seasonal initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain pricing and product information to support buying decisions.
• Build and organize materials for promotions, markdowns, and key business moments.
• Collaborate with stores and the distribution center to support product flow and resolve issues.
• Support buying execution, including product placement direction and seasonal planning support.
• Partner with e-commerce and marketing teams to prepare product for online launches.
• Analyze sales performance, including sell-through, turn, and gross margin, and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Track promotional performance and contribute insights on product and customer trends.
• Assist in creating product presentations, collages, and materials for assortment reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Paper Store, Inc. invites applications for a Buying Intern at our Acton, MA corporate office. You will assist the Buying team with PO/SKU management, vendor coordination, and assortment planning to support seasonal initiatives and promotions.

Join a fast-paced retail environment where you’ll learn how product decisions are made, analyze sales performance, and contribute to online and in-store product launches. The internship runs through December 2026 and requires on-site presence.