Distribution Center Area Manager Intern

If you're passionate about ensuring merchandise moves safely and excited about driving business success through process excellence and leadership, consider applying for our Distribution Center Area Manager Internship. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our supply chain operations, ensuring smooth distribution center processes—from receiving and processing to storing, packing, and shipping—so that we can achieve our mission of delivering the right products to the right stores at the right time!

Our Burlington 

In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel. 

Additional information is available at: https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ 

A Day In The Life

Our Internship Program  

Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey at Burlington and here’s a peek at what you can expect:

• A 10-week summer program working out of one of our Distribution Centers, whereyou’llgain firsthand experience in the fast-paced world of off-price retaillogisticsand work side by side with industry leaders supporting a robust warehouse operation.
• Hands-on learning as you lead and support a team of distribution center associates in efficiently executing shipping and receiving responsibilities safely, productively, andin accordance withcompany policies and procedures.
• Direct mentorship from a current Distribution Center Area Manager who will serve as your “buddy” and provide guidance, coaching, and feedback throughout your experience.
• A100% on-site experiencewithin our distribution center environment. This meansyou’llspend each day on your feet, actively engaging with your team on the warehouse floor. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physical, hands-on setting and able tolift upto 50 lbs.
• Schedule flexibilityis key to success in this role. While interns will follow a consistent weekly schedule, there may be occasional variations to support operational needs.Looking ahead, our full-time Area Manager rolesmay include early morning, overnight, or weekend shifts, and we want to be transparent that this internship is designed to prepare you for that next step.
• Please note: this role is posted in multiple locations; apply to only one.

Our Day in the Life of a Distribution Center Are a Manager Intern

Every day brings something new to our high-energy, team-driven environment. As an Area Manager Intern, you’ll play a key role in supporting warehouse operations and leading others toward daily goals.

• Monitor employee productivity and accuracy to ensure efficiency.
• Support compliance with allappropriate policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Lead with professionalism and positivity, setting the tone for your team.
• Navigate and manage challenges in a fast-paced environment that requires strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Use warehouse management systems to log, track, analyze, and report data.
• Partner with senior management on planning and executing process improvement projects.

You'll Come With

Our Distribution Center Area Manager Intern s

We’re looking for motivated, hands-on leaders who are ready to take the initiative and grow within our supply chain network. Successful candidates typically demonstrate the following:

• Currentlypursuing aBachelor’s degreein Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field, with an expected graduation date betweenDecember 2026 and August 2027.
• Anaffinity for leadership—motivating, coaching, and supporting others in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Adata-driven problem solverwho makes decisions using insights and analysis while building strong, collaborative partnerships and livingour core values. (https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/)  
• Critical thinking and attention to detail, supported by strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Aself-starter mindsetwith curiosity, adaptability, and the courage to take initiative and continuously learnthe business.
• A strong desiretobuild a long-term leadership careerwithin Distribution, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, for tracking, analyzing, and presenting operational data.
• Openness to relocationfor future career growth and promotional opportunities is strongly preferred.
• Schedule flexibilityis also preferred, as full-time roles may include early morning, overnight, or weekend shifts.
• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs.andstand or walk for extended periodsin a warehouse environment.

Reliable transportation is required as our Distribution Center locations in California may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to other Distribution Center locations or area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation.

Our Compensation and Benefits

• An hourly pay of $21 per hour. 
• An associate discount for in-store purchases. 
• Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Upon college graduation, many alumni of our internship program join our team as aDistribution Center Area Managerand are set up for continuous career development opportunities with the opportunity to work in new locations.

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/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

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. (https://burlingtonstores.jobs/students-graduates/)