Dillard’s Buying internship is a fully paid, fast-paced, competitive program designed to prepare talented & ambitious college students for a full-time position within Dillard’s Merchant Team.
May 25, 2026 – July 31, 2026
Two-week rotations through select Accessories, Home, and Menswear Merchant Teams. This will focus on understanding the buying process, learning systems, area-specific projects, and job shadowing. Training Workshops focused on gaining insight into Merchant/Store support areas to include Replenishment, Finance & Accounting, Distribution Centers & Logistics, Vendor Compliance, Store Planning & Construction, and Product Development & Design. Networking opportunities and store visits with Senior Leaders.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze data and reports, including sales, orders, sales to stock ratios and trends to determine courses of action based on analysis of brand performance.
- Manage Purchase Orders through style set up, order generation, and database management.
- Create assortment plans for stores based on sales plans.
- Analyze fashion trends and recommend future product purchases.
- Manage vendor performance in order to achieve financial goals.
- Analyze and recommend opportunities to expand existing brands and establish new brands.
- Review replenishment by door and maximize product performance and minimize liabilities.
- Develop relationships with vendors to optimize performance and achieve business objectives.
- Prepare and recommend marketing and advertising proposals related to assigned brand(s).
- Professionally communicate with members within the organization and vendor partners.
- Organize and maintain sample development vaults/rooms based on team needs.
- Visit Dillard’s stores with buyers and executives to identify opportunities to support retail teams.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants can learn more information and apply online here.
