Ross Stores, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Summer 2026 Assistant Buyer Intern - Los Angeles
Ross Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, dedicated to providing customers with high-quality brands at extraordinary savings. The Summer 2026 Assistant Buyer Intern will work alongside the buying team to gain hands-on experience in purchasing and merchandising, culminating in a final project presentation to senior management.
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Responsibilities
Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer. Handle purchase order management and administration, as well as process 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
Qualification
Required
A desire to learn, grow and engage
A team player attitude displaying resilience and flexibility
A curiosity that leads you to 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 MS Excel, MS Outlook and familiar with MS Office
You graduate between August 2026 - May 2027
You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, during traditional business hours
Benefits
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....
Company
Ross Stores, Inc.
For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $21.1 billion, Fortune 500 Company.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-08-08IPO
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