Winternship 2027 - NYBO

Ross Stores; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Stock purchase plan

Charitable donations matched by Ross

Job summary

Ross Stores in New York is offering a Winternship as an Assistant Buyer Intern. You will work with our expert buying teams, gaining hands-on experience in what it takes to buy brands customers want at great values.

There are several future full-time opportunities after successful completion of the internship. The program runs Monday through Friday, in-person during traditional business hours, with an hourly rate of $22.00.

Qualifications

• A desire to learn, grow and engage.
• A team player attitude.
• A drive for results.
• A passion for product and an interest in weaving a story out of numbers!
• You are organized and pay attention to detail.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You understand retail math and have strong analytical skills.
• You are proficient in Excel and familiar with MS Office.
• You graduate with your bachelor's degree December 2026-May 2027.
• You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, in-person during traditional business hours.

Responsibilities

• Observe the administrative and operational functions supporting a designated Buyer.
• Analyze and interpret key business issues as directed by supervisor including regional merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, and stock analysis.
• Attend market appointments and competitive shopping trips.
• Learn our merchandising systems and gain understanding of warehouse processes.
• Demonstrate product knowledge through sharing information with buyer as a result of competitive shopping, shopping Ross Stores, and the market.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

MS Office

Retail math

Strong communicator

Team player

Results driven

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Merchandising systems

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

About this opportunity ....

Become part of our Winternship at Ross!

During this two-week program, you will work alongside our expert buying teams, gaining first-hand experience of what it is like to be a Buyer at Ross. You'll gain hands-on experience in the office and in the market, learning what it takes to buy brands customers want at great values. As an additional goal, there are many future full-time opportunities that await interns upon successful completion of the internship.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.00.

Assistant Buyer Intern

• Observe the administrative and operational functions supporting a designated Buyer.
• Analyze and interpret key business issues as directed by supervisor including the monitoring of regional merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, and stock analysis.
• Attend market appointments and competitive shopping trips.
• Learn our merchandising systems and gain understanding of warehouse processes.
• Demonstrate product knowledge through sharing information with buyer as a result of competitive shopping, shopping Ross Stores, and the market.

What you bring to the table...

• A desire to learn, grow and engage
• A team player attitude
• A drive for results
• A passion for product and an interest in weaving a story out of numbers!

Who you are...

• You are organized and pay attention to detail
• You are a strong communicator
• You understand retail math and have strong analytical skills
• You are proficient in Excel and familiar with MS Office
• You graduate with your bachelor's degree December 2026-May 2027
• You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, in-person during traditional business hours

The program will take place from Monday, January 11th through Friday, January 22nd, 2027. (Excluding Monday, 1/18/27 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

Perks and Benefits of joining our team...

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options**, 401(k) with employer match**, life insurance**
• Ample PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation**
• Employee stock purchase plan**
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• Enhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacement**
• Parent support programs
• And more....

** -- eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to change

At Ross & dd's we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.

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