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Summer 2026 Assistant Buyer Intern - Los Angeles

CompanyRoss Stores
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will support a designated buyer by performing administrative and operational functions, including managing purchase orders, processing markdowns, and ensuring timely shipment delivery. Responsibilities also involve analyzing key business issues through report monitoring and stock analysis, and developing vendor relationships.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
41050
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $21.1 billion, Fortune 500 Company. We operate our off-price businesses in a way that keeps costs low so we can pass the savings to our customers. We continue to open new stores and our sales growth has outpaced traditional retailers for the past three years. Ross Dress for Less® has 1,847 stores in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. dd’s DISCOUNTS® has 358 stores in 22 states. Please join our Talent Community to receive the latest updates for your areas of interest, career news, and exciting opportunities at Ross Stores: https://ross.avature.net/talentcommunity Additional information is available at: www.rossstores.com www.ddsdiscounts.com
About the Role

Summer 2026 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 company culture while having fun and learning about yourself. As a forward-thinking career goal, many future full-time opportunities await interns upon successful completion of the internship. Follow us on Instagram @RossOnCampus to see more!

The base pay for this role is $22.00.  The hourly rate listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

               

Assistant Buyer Intern

  • 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.

 What you bring to the table…

  • 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!

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 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 

The Internship will take place from Monday, June 1st thru Friday, July 24th, 2026. 

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%25 income replacement**
  • Parent support programs
  • And more....

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

Key Skills
Administrative FunctionsOperational FunctionsPurchase Order ManagementMarkdown ProcessingOrder WritingShipment TrackingBusiness AnalysisStock AnalysisVendor Relationship ManagementMerchandising Systems UtilizationWarehouse ProcessesReportingCompetitive ShoppingRetail MathAnalytical SkillsMS Excel
Categories
RetailAdministrative
Benefits
Health Insurance401kLife InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysSummer FridaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanCharitable Donations MatchedMaternity LeaveBonding Leaves