Summer Internship - Merchandising, Buying

Be part of an amazing story

Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Job Overview

The Macy's 8-week Summer Internship Program in Buying provides exposure to consumer products, business strategies, and the latest retail trends across Macy's brand offerings. As a Buying Intern, you will be part of the team directly responsible for the merchandise assortment across all Macy's shopping channels, including both stores and e-commerce. The Buying team drives sales, margin, inventory productivity, and business growth by analyzing customer demand, developing assortment strategies, selecting products, and optimizing inventory. Through the use of product performance data and market trends, Buyers make recommendations on assortment, advertising, and featured products to maximize sales, profitability, and the overall customer experience in an ever-evolving retail environment. 

Macy’s summer internship program provides interns with a hands-on and in-depth understanding of a core business function in retail. Interns have opportunities to directly impact the business as a key part of a team and by sharing new ideas. Macy’s interns experience everything our culture has to offer through exposure to senior leaders and networking opportunities. The internship program may lead to an opportunity to work full-time with Macy’s in our early careers program after graduation. This internship program will be held in Macy’s New York, New York Corporate offices.

What You Will Do

• Receive professional development through a combination of hands-on learning and collaborative projects
• Build relationships with other interns, business leaders, and team colleagues
• Attend and participate in weekly business meetings to review and recap sales performance
• Analyze business performance metrics and make recommendations to maximize the business based on trends
• Collaborate with team to develop assortment strategy for key items and fashion.  
• Competitive shop to analyze competitor pricing and trends
• Assist in creating purchase orders
• Track in-season receipts and resolve shipping issues with vendors
• Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality

Qualifications and Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Junior standing (rising senior at the time of the internship) pursuing a bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• All majors will be considered for this opportunity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling, presentation, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructional documents such as reports and procedure manuals.
• Strong retail math, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and other key retail performance metrics; identify trends; and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis techniques; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of financial performance metrics, profitability concepts, statistical analysis, and assortment planning.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external business partners while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to run, interpret, and analyze reports using assigned systems and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to streamline processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive business results.
• Exhibits high standards, accountability, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.
• High aptitude with the ability to process information quickly and develop solutions to business challenges.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Physical Requirements

• May require working with multiple computer screens and programs simultaneously for extended periods of time.    
• May Involve, reaching stooping, kneeling or crouching
• Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs.

About Us  

• This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.  
• Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - Apply Today!  

This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 

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Salary Range Minimum: 18.15

Salary Range Maximum: 26.40