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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 all the little details, have a passion for retail, and are prepared 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 develop relationships with vendors to bring in the best products and values for our customers.

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.

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Our Assistant Buyer program opportunity is a starting point for a career journey in Buying and here is a peek at what you can expect:

• A hands-on training and onboarding program for your first weeks in which you will be placed 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/competitive 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.

• Internship

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Retail

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Merchandising and/or Business).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP and basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
• Fundamental 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:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• 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 related activities such as vendor appointments, trade shows, 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 perform 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.

• 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 all 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 within their Buying careers all the way to Divisional Merchandise Manager and beyond.

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