Buying Intern - Summer 2027

Burlington; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Buying Intern for a 10-week summer program that mirrors the day-to-day life of a full-time associate, with exposure to merchandise selection, pricing, and market visits in Los Angeles. The program includes leadership seminars, retail math and Excel training, a visit to market in Los Angeles, collaborative projects, and direct mentorship from a current Assistant Buyer.

The role offers a hybrid model with 2–3 days in-office and relocation benefits for eligible

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with expected graduation Dec 2027–Aug 2028.
• Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and Buying career.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Data-driven problem-solver with strong collaboration.
• Willing to travel within California for vendor visits and market trips.

Responsibilities

• Support the buying team in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing.
• Plan/coordinate product availability for ads and promotions.
• Assist in assortment planning to meet customer demand.
• Prepare trend boards by researching seasonal buys.
• Update and track purchase orders for on-time delivery.
• Travel to market visits 1-2 days per week to meet vendors.
• Participate in competitive shopping to identify opportunities and trends.
• Collaborate across departments to execute assignments.

Skills

Retail math

Excel proficiency

Merchandising basics

Data-driven

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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!

Our Burlington

In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry.

Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/

A Day In The Life

Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey in Buying at Burlington and here is a peek at what you can expect:

• A 10-week summer program where you will obtain learnings and skills through leadership development seminars, classroom-style training in areas like retail math and Microsoft Excel, a visit to market in Los Angeles, tours of our stores and distribution centers, peer-to-peer social activities, and community service projects.
• Hands-on experience with our shadowing days where you will obtain exposure to the key parts of business operations and industry leaders, to understand the off-price retail world.
• Direct mentorship from a current Assistant Buyer who will be your “buddy” for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
• 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).

Our Day in the Life of a Buying Intern

• Support the buying team of one of our divisions in merchandise selection, negotiation, and pricing.
• Assist in planning/coordination of availability of products for advertising and promotion.
• Assist in assortment and category planning that meets customer demand.
• Prepare trend boards for strategy meetings by researching trends to plan for seasonal buys.
• Updating and tracking 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.

You'll Come With

• 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.
• Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously learn and grow.
• Ability to travel within the California region as needed for vendor appointments, market visits, trade shows, and competitive shopping activities.

The role requires travel to Burlington offices, market appointments, and store locations throughout the region. Candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.

Our Compensation and Benefits

• An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
• An associate discount for in-store purchases.
• Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Many alumni of our internship program have successfully joined Burlington as full-time Assistant Buyers and have continued to grow their careers within the organization.

Our Caring Company

At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.

Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/

Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.