About the role#
This 10-week summer internship program provides hands-on experience in Merchandise Planning, Location Planning, and Retail Analytics. You will work alongside business leaders and cross-functional teams to gain exposure to the daily responsibilities of a full-time associate. The program includes leadership seminars, classroom-style training in retail math and Excel, store and distribution center tours, and a community service project.
What you'll do#
- Support the Merchandise Planning team within a merchandising division.
- Analyze location-level sales performance, trends, and business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and business analyses to inform planning decisions.
- Assist with forecasting activities and business performance reviews.
- Partner with Planning, Merchandising, Finance, and other teams to support strategic initiatives.
- Use data to make recommendations for location-specific sales and inventory strategies.
- Participate in scenario planning and business modeling.
- Identify trends and insights that support sales growth.
- Collaborate with partners across multiple functions to execute projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Interest in retail planning, analytics, merchandising, or finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data to support business recommendations.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to identify trends in large data sets.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Initiative, accountability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $23 per hour.
- The role is based in Burlington, New Jersey.
- This position follows a hybrid work model, typically requiring 2-3 days in the office per week.
- Applicants must be able to meet the attendance and travel requirements of the position.
About Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores is a public off-price retailer founded in 1972. The company operates more than 1,000 locations across 46 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. It sells fashion-focused merchandise including apparel, footwear, home goods, and beauty products. The business is headquartered in New Jersey and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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