Summer 2026 Buying Intern

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.

Program Details (The Specifics)

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.

Roles & 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.

Desired Skills

Required Skills