Planning Analyst Internships
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If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day experience of a full-time associate and are interested in exploring a career in Merchandise Planning, Location Planning, or Retail Analytics, we invite you to apply to our Merchandise Planning Analyst Internship Program.Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores began as a family-owned coat business. Over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers, offering clothing, home goods, baby products, and more. Centered on five tenets, "Our Burlington" defines who we are as an employer and what is important to us as a team. These principles guide us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver value to our customers and communities.
Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/
A Day in the Life
Our internship program serves as a starting point for a career journey in Merchandise Planning at Burlington. Here's what you can expect:
- A 10-week summer program designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience and professional development through:
- Leadership development seminars
- Classroom-style training in retail planning concepts, retail math, and Microsoft Excel
- Tours of our stores and distribution centers
- Peer networking opportunities
- Community service project
- Hands-on exposure to key areas of our business through shadowing experiences with business leaders and cross-functional partners.
- A hybrid work model that mirrors our full-time associates' experience, typically consisting of 2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days remote each week. Business needs may require adjustments to this schedule. Relocation assistance is available for eligible interns.
Our Day in the Life of a Merchandise Planning Analyst Intern
- Support the Merchandise Planning team within one of Burlington's merchandising divisions.
- Analyze location-level sales performance, trends, and key business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and business analyses that help inform planning decisions.
- Assist with forecasting activities and business performance reviews.
- Partner with Planning, Merchandising, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives.
- Utilize data and analytics to make recommendations that support location-specific sales and inventory strategies.
- Participate in scenario planning and business modeling to evaluate potential opportunities and business impacts.
- Assist in identifying trends and insights that support sales growth and overall business performance.
- Collaborate with partners across multiple functions to execute projects and achieve shared goals.
You'll Come With
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field. Relevant coursework and transferable skills will also be considered.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Interest in retail planning, analytics, merchandising, finance, or related business functions.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data to support business recommendations.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and build productive partnerships aligned with Burlington's core values.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to think critically and identify trends within large data sets.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively.
This role requires regular travel to Burlington's New Jersey office throughout the internship program. Candidates must be able to meet the attendance and travel requirements of the position.
Our Compensation and Benefits
- An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
- An associate discount for in-store purchases.
- Complimentary on-site gym access.
- Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Many alumni of our internship program have successfully joined Burlington as full-time Location Planning Analysts and have continued to grow their careers within the organization.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.
Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more.
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Position Overview
If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day experience of a full-time associate and are interested in exploring a career in Merchandise Planning, Location Planning, or Retail Analytics, we invite you to apply to our Merchandise Planning Analyst Internship Program.Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores began as a family-owned coat business. Over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers, offering clothing, home goods, baby products, and more. Centered on five tenets, "Our Burlington" defines who we are as an employer and what is important to us as a team. These principles guide us as we continue to grow, innovate, and deliver value to our customers and communities.
Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/
A Day in the Life
Our internship program serves as a starting point for a career journey in Merchandise Planning at Burlington. Here's what you can expect:
- A 10-week summer program designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience and professional development through:
- Leadership development seminars
- Classroom-style training in retail planning concepts, retail math, and Microsoft Excel
- Tours of our stores and distribution centers
- Peer networking opportunities
- Community service project
- Hands-on exposure to key areas of our business through shadowing experiences with business leaders and cross-functional partners.
- A hybrid work model that mirrors our full-time associates' experience, typically consisting of 2-3 days in the office and 2-3 days remote each week. Business needs may require adjustments to this schedule. Relocation assistance is available for eligible interns.
Our Day in the Life of a Merchandise Planning Analyst Intern
- Support the Merchandise Planning team within one of Burlington's merchandising divisions.
- Analyze location-level sales performance, trends, and key business metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
- Develop reports, dashboards, and business analyses that help inform planning decisions.
- Assist with forecasting activities and business performance reviews.
- Partner with Planning, Merchandising, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic business initiatives.
- Utilize data and analytics to make recommendations that support location-specific sales and inventory strategies.
- Participate in scenario planning and business modeling to evaluate potential opportunities and business impacts.
- Assist in identifying trends and insights that support sales growth and overall business performance.
- Collaborate with partners across multiple functions to execute projects and achieve shared goals.
You'll Come With
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field. Relevant coursework and transferable skills will also be considered.
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Interest in retail planning, analytics, merchandising, finance, or related business functions.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data to support business recommendations.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and build productive partnerships aligned with Burlington's core values.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to think critically and identify trends within large data sets.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively.
This role requires regular travel to Burlington's New Jersey office throughout the internship program. Candidates must be able to meet the attendance and travel requirements of the position.
Our Compensation and Benefits
- An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
- An associate discount for in-store purchases.
- Complimentary on-site gym access.
- Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Many alumni of our internship program have successfully joined Burlington as full-time Location Planning Analysts and have continued to grow their careers within the organization.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts.
Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/id/
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence. Click here to learn more.
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Planning Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Planning Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer planning analyst interns the preceding fall, with structured cohort programs closing before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Set a recurring reminder to check listings in September and October, then again in January, so you catch both recruiting windows.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Planning analyst intern candidates who get interviews typically show documented project work, not just a list of classes. Build two or three end-to-end examples, a demand forecast, a capacity model, a scenario analysis, that show your tools, your reasoning, and your outputs. Make each one viewable so recruiters can assess your work directly rather than taking your word for it.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, since those rarely advertise through campus channels. Combining both approaches widens the pool you can realistically reach.
Practice the actual planning analyst intern screen out loud
Planning analyst intern interviews typically include a quantitative or analytical component, often a case or scenario where you work through a planning or forecasting problem. Practice explaining your reasoning as you go, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final result. Run through practice cases out loud, ideally with someone listening, before your first real screen.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers in supply chain, finance, and operations often run formal rotational or development programs designed to bring people new to planning analyst work up to speed quickly. These programs recruit on a fixed cycle, fill early, and are more competitive than individual team hires. Identify the ones that fit your background and get applications in during the first recruiting wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 33% of the planning analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type from the start. Sorting through roles you cannot take slows your search and pulls attention away from the ones where you can actually follow through.
Planning Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a planning analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For planning analyst candidates, a documented project portfolio, whether that is a published analysis, a planning model, or a case study with your methodology and outputs visible, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a planning analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for planning analyst interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the internship, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by delivering on your assigned work and building relationships, without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for planning analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer planning analyst interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October, so waiting until spring means many structured programs are already closed. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than treating applications as a single seasonal push.
Are planning analyst internships paid?
Most professional planning analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there is no single standard across the field. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid arrangements are less common at established organizations and are more typical at nonprofits or early-stage startups.
What should a planning analyst internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For planning analyst candidates, that means showing the tools you used, the problem you addressed, and where the work can be seen, whether that is a published analysis, a planning model, a case study, or a data visualization. Add relevant coursework beneath your projects. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote planning analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 67% of the planning analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from a wider geographic pool, so apply early once you decide what you can commit to. Filter by work type to see only the listings that match your situation.
Can international students get planning analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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