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Summer 2027 Intern - Buying or Planning or Rotational - New York 

About Ross Stores, Inc. 

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! 

We are the nation's largest off-price retailer a strong track record of success and growth. With over 2,300 stores our focus is bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving 

• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow 

• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution 

• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community.  We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.  

We hire for buying office internships in the heart of New York City. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development. 

Come see what's in store: https://jobs.rossstores.com/careers/internships-and-entry-level-programs 

About this opportunity... 

*Please Note*:  

Ross offers two Summer Intern tracks at our New York Buying Office: Assistant Buyer Intern OR Assistant Planner Intern. Successful applicants will be placed in one of the three tracks. 

As an intern, you will work with our expert buying and planning teams. 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 see the company culture in action while also having fun, building connections, 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 hourly rate for this position is $22.00. 

Assistant Buyer Intern 

• Perform the administrative & operational functions supporting a designated buyer. Handle purchase order management, process markdowns, write orders, and administer changes and cancellations. Communicate internally and externally to ensure key shipments are delivered and processed. 

• Analyze and interpret business issues as directed by supervisor, including the monitoring of regional merchandise reports, learning of Open-to-Buy and stock analysis. 

• Develop effective relationships with vendors. This includes appropriate level of interaction with vendors to resolve problems and follow up on issues. 

• 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. 

• Display product knowledge by sharing information with your buyer after comparison 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 2027 - May 2028 

• You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, during traditional business hours 

Assistant Planner Intern 

• Partners with manager to understand business opportunities by analyzing all reports, resources, and systems to begin to interpret statistics/analysis 

• Creates impact by recommending plans to save dollars 

• Ensures error scripts are run weekly and resolved 

Pre-Season Region/Class Plans 

• Partners with manager to recommend product flow due to seasonality and customer demographics 

• As a team, reviews Pre-Season region monthly class plans based on key metrics 

• Supports manager in creation of seasonal plans; further learns how to develop plans that are well thought out and support corporate direction 

In-Season Region/Class Plans 

• Begins to analyze current business performance to understand future impact to make recommendations to manager 

• Is beginning to understand concepts of recommending which product classes require trending at region and store level 

What you bring to the table... 

• A desire to learn, grow and engage 

• A team player attitude 

• A 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 2027 - May 2028  

• You are available to work the full program, Monday - Friday, during traditional business hours 

The Internship will take place from Monday, June 7th thru Friday, July 30th, 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% income replacement** 

• Parent support programs 

• And more....  

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

At Ross & dd's we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.