Summer 2025 Assistant Buyer Intern - Los Angeles
About this opportunity...
As an intern, you will work with our expert buying team. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn what it takes to buy brands customers want at great values. You'll be challenged to generate meaningful business ideas, culminating in a final project which you will present to senior management. Throughout the internship, you'll gain a taste for the culture of the company, all while having fun and learning about yourself. As an additional goal, there are many future full-time opportunities that await interns upon successful completion of the internship. Follow us on Instagram @RossOnCampus to see more!
The hourly rate for this position is $22.00.
Assistant Buyer Intern
- Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer. Handle purchase order management and administration as well as processing markdowns. This includes writing orders, changes, cancellations and necessary follow-up (both internally and externally) to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed.
- Analyze and interpret key business issues as directed by supervisor including the monitoring of regional merchandise reports, Open-to-Buy monitoring, and stock analysis.
- Develop effective relationships with vendors. This includes appropriate level of interaction with vendors in terms of both problem resolution and follow-up.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize the merchandising systems and understand warehouse processes. Includes utilizing systems and preparation of reporting to allow for interpretation of the business.
- 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 engageA team player attitudeA drive for resultsA passion for product and an interest in weaving a story out of numbers!Who you are...
You are organized and pay attention to detailYou are a strong communicatorYou understand retail math and have strong analytical skillsYou are proficient in Excel and familiar with MS OfficeYou graduate between August 2025 - May 2026You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, during traditional business hoursThe Internship will take place in June and July, 2025.
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 options401(k) with employer matchlife insuranceAmple PTO, paid holidays, and Summer Fridays, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacationEmployee stock purchase planCharitable donations matched by Ross Stores FoundationEnhanced maternity and bonding leaves with 100% income replacementParent support programsAnd more....eligibility may vary based on level and tenure, subject to changeAt 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.