Buying/Planning Internship

What's in it for you

This 8- to 10-week paid summer internship provides an overview of the buying and planning functions - emphasizing why specific merchandise is bought and distributed for a premier retail department store. You'll gain experience in financial analysis, advertising, professional development and communication as a framework for a successful career in either corporate buying or planning.

Program structure

• Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on experience to accelerate learning
• Learning objectives are coordinated with projects and feedback from supervisors enhance your understanding of business responsibilities
• Cross-functional departmental exposures
• Interaction with our subject matter experts help you gain greater insight into the multitude of career opportunities

• Learn key functional areas of the business such as financial analysis, purchase order processing and tracking
• Increase your understanding of the coordination between functional areas to deliver the best business results
• Gain exposure to stock analysis and competitive shopping
• Pursue professional development through hands-on learning
• Become involved in the company's community initiatives, including the popular Partners In Time volunteer program

• Solid academic record, all majors welcome
• Ability to demonstrate processing of analytical and quantitative means
• Developed communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong approach to prioritizing projects and executing multiple tasks to achieve productivity and business goals
• Ability to promote teamwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel