Buying & Planning Intern, Spring 2027

The role

This intern will support the Buying and Planning teams. Tasks include administrative support, sales analysis, and assisting with sample organization and market meetings.

What you will do

• Support the Buying team with daily administrative tasks, including maintaining assortment tools, purchase order tracking, and reporting.
• Assist in analyzing weekly sales performance, inventory levels, and sell-through.
• Prepare product recaps, assortment presentations, and market meeting materials.
• Help manage sample organization, product cataloging, and showroom preparation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support the execution of seasonal assortments.
• Conduct competitive market research and trend analysis.

Required qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for luxury fashion and a keen eye for product and trends
• Keen interest for fashion and eagerness to immerse themselves in the industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Currently enrolled for a Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, including Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as the Google Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Buying & Merchandising, Business, or a related field
• Familiarity with retail math
• Prior internship experience in fashion merchandising

Before you apply

• This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

About the company

Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, KHAITE evolves with each season. The brand builds upon a foundation of robust yet polished items.