Buying Intern

Buying Intern Location: Charlotte, North Carolina US We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures while utilizing gained educational knowledge and experience. Essential Functions: Shadow assigned merchant team to understand buying functions. Gain exposure to tasks an assistant and associate buyer would be responsible for. Exposure to buying process and procedure: how do we work together as a team and the essential functions of each position Exposure to financial reporting and gain an understanding of open to buy and budgets Retrieval from vendor portals Working in assortment planning How to identify trends and adapt them to our consumer Assistance with production of Visual Assortments by brand for current buying seasons via Power Point Possible review of DC on hand product and manual allocation of product to stores after analysis of inventories by stores Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Good research and analytical skills Knowledge of copywriting and editing Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail Minimum Requirements: Must be detail oriented Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally Must have the ability to collaborate with a team and contribute to insights Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in an office environment. Occasional lifting and carrying of product samples (up to 20 lbs). Frequent use of a computer, including typing and viewing a screen for extended periods. Ability to travel to local stores or vendor meetings as needed. Occasional bending, reaching, and organizing merchandise samples. Work Environment: This job is done in a traditional office environment. There will be extended periods of sitting. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requires of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. Rack Room Shoes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits.

Created: 2026-03-04