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Buyers Intern

CompanyDunhams Sports
LocationMacomb Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern assists with the planning, purchasing, and merchandising of assigned product lines to maximize sales and profits. Key tasks include managing purchase orders, tracking merchandise, and performing sales and stock analysis.
Internship Type
unavailable
Company Size
2597
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Dunham's Sports, one of the largest full-line sporting goods chains in the U.S., was founded in 1937 as Dunham's Bait & Tackle. We got our start in Waterford, Michigan, just outside Detroit, and today we have our corporate home in Troy, Michigan. Now we've grown into a complete sports outfitter serving customers in over 20 states, with over 250+ stores. We continue to open Dunham's Sports stores in new and established markets. Dunham's has built its reputation on selection, quality and value: unsurpassed choice of national brands at low prices...every day. Every one of our more than 250 stores offers a complete line of sporting goods, athletic equipment, active sports gear and leisure apparel. ________________________________________ Philosophy Our motto at Dunham’s Sports is Big Names…Low Prices. Every day we give our customers the choice of the name brands they want, at the lowest prices possible. We stock a remarkable range of popular national brands, while our immense buying power makes it possible for us to combine value and quality in everything we sell. You will notice this in every Dunham’s Sports store you go into where you will find Hot Deals and Sport Values at prices that may be too low to advertise. So the next time you’re thinking sports… Get in the game at Dunham’s Sports, where our big names bring you in and our low prices bring you back!
About the Role
Overview

Dunham's Sports Corporate Office, located in Troy, MI, has an immediate opening for a Buyer’s Intern. This position assists with the planning, purchasing, controlling, and merchandising of assigned lines to support the Buyer and maximize the effectiveness of the unit to achieve sales, profits, and market share objectives for the Company. This position is a full-time hourly position.

 


Responsibilities

May include:

  • Input data for purchase orders
  • SKU creation and maintenance, and Auto Replenishment set up
  • Track on-hand and in-transit merchandise as it relates to ads
  • Assist with Markdowns, transfers, and vendor returns
  • Work with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of merchandise
  • General office organization, filing, and administrative functions
  • Manage Re-order inquiries and follow up
  • Stock and sales analysis by store, class, and vendor
  • Setting up purchase order and analysis spreadsheets
  • Assist with open-to-buy reports
  • Relief for receptionist
  • Support management with data and analysis, including monitoring sales, tracking orders, reviewing sales-to-stock ratios, and analyzing trends
  • Work in tandem with a buyer to manage the vendor performance to achieve all financial goals

 

 

 


Qualifications

 

  • Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook)
  • Understanding of retail math
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and with our vendor partners, both in written and verbal means
  • Strong Multi-tasker
  • Ability to take fast-paced direction on a variety of tasks
  • Analytical and creative thinker

 

Key Skills
Data EntrySKU ManagementRetail MathInventory TrackingVendor ManagementSales AnalysisMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTime ManagementCommunicationMulti-taskingAnalytical ThinkingCreative ThinkingAdministrative SupportOpen-to-Buy Reporting
Categories
RetailLogisticsAdministrativeData & AnalyticsSports & Recreation