Assistant Buyer Development Program - 2026 Star...

Position Overview Starting a new career is a big deal, and at Burlington, we love big deals! If you always hop on the latest trends and notice reputed company the little details, have a passion for retail, and are reputed company to join a team for the long haul, we encourage you to apply for our Assistant Buyer program. You will analyze a business area and reputed company relationships with vendors to bring in the best products and values for our customers. Our Burlington In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel. Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ Our Development Program Our Assistant Buyer program opportunity is a starting reputed company for a career journey in Buying and here is a reputed company at what you can expect: A hands-on training and onboarding program for your first weeks in which you will be reputed company in a business area to start applying your knowledge and skills. A mentor who will help guide and support you through training and beyond. Shadowing opportunities with various buying teams both in market and in the office A hybrid model that includes in-office, market/comp shopping and remote days. This schedule can be subject to change. (Relocation benefits are available for those who are eligible). Being a part of an onboarding class with peers who will be starting in the same role and start date as you. A Day in the Life Select and procure merchandise in conjunction with your Buyer in the assigned business area of responsibility to ensure that the final mix of products is ultimately customer oriented and curated to reputed company a set profit plan. Provide operational support to the Buyer by independently managing business analysis and delivering insights on category performance. Participate in market visits/vendor appointments to select product assortments and negotiate pricing that reputed company with customers and reflect strong value. Contribute to business growth by sharing well-informed perspectives based on competitive shopping, trend monitoring, and market performance evaluation. Build and nurture strong, positive "win/win" relationships with vendors. Effectively influence to solve problems and follow up with orders. Manage a large magnitude of email streams across a diverse vendor database and in turn, be able to communicate and give updates to managers regarding vendor feedback. Maintain planned receipt flow on a consistent basis which consists of tracking reputed company merchandise is being received and using judgment to reputed company flow issue callouts to buyers reputed company needed, ensuring adherence to scheduled shipping windows, and negotiating late shipping discounts. Consistently drive results by strategically managing the full cycle of merchandise for your business area which include entering, updating, managing, tracking, and organizing purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, communicating late deliveries to the Buying team, setting up new vendors with routing guides and pre-ticketing information. Collaborate for success; teamwork is key to success and you will work with several functional areas reputed company the department for input, reputed company, and to execute your assignments. You'll Come With Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Merchandising and/or Business). Advanced proficiency in reputed company reputed company including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and basic understanding of reputed company Office programs. reputed company understanding of retail math. Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living our core values. To learn more about our core values visit: www.burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ Ability to recognize, analyze, and quantify market trends. Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills. Affinity for retail math, product/merchandising, and building a career in Buying. Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and operate with a high sense of urgency. Ability to negotiate with vendors to acquire the best prices for customers. A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business. Ability to travel frequently / regularly as required for business reputed company activities such as vendor appointments, trade shows, competitive shopping, etc. – mostly in the Greater Los Angeles area   With our offices located in Los Angeles, California, reliable transportation is required as it is not easily accessible by public transportation. Our buying teams regularly travel to market visits/vendor appointments as well as various other locations to reputed company market research and competitive shopping. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation.    Our Compensation and Benefits An annual salary of $68,640 plus bonus with the eligibility for an annual performance-based merit increase. A benefits package with a generous PTO plan, a range of affordable health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), and a company-matched 401(k). Paid holidays and Early Release Fridays reputed company year round. An associate discount for in-store purchases. Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. There is potential for our Assistant Buyers to continue to advance reputed company their Buying careers reputed company the way to Divisional Merchandise Manager and beyond.   Our Caring Company At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We reputed company that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help reputed company the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts. Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/ What happens after you submit your application? You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview reputed company email. This is our chance to get to know you reputed company. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success. Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. To learn more visit: www.burlingtonstores.jobs/reputed company-graduates/ Come join reputed company. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates reputed company a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. reputed company. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity Compensation Range: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our every day low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates reputed company and our ability to reputed company an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award-winning off-price retailer. Visit BurlingtonStores.Jobs for a full listing of our available jobs.