POSITION SUMMARYThe DTC Buying & Planning Intern is a highly collaborative role that will support the DTC Buying & Planning team at alexanderwang.The ideal candidate will be curious about the relationship between product, sales planning and the end consumer. The DTC Buying & Planning Intern should have a solid understanding of Excel, retail math and possess excellent attention to detail.This internship will assist in an entire seasonal cycle of the DTC Buying & Planning team, including market preparation, sample management, product knowledge and training, competitor analysis and weekly reporting.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESSupport day-to-day operations of buying and planning team through assisting daily tasks of managing product lifecycle from pre- to post-marketPerform various administrative tasks for buying, planning, and allocation including but not limited to: updating weekly reports, tracking deliveries, and ad hoc projectsOrganize and pull samples during market weekAssist with system and data management, including markdown and product reserve filesCreate seasonal product knowledge books and store training documentsParticipate store visits and in-store/virtual trainingsPerform competitor analysis to identify new/key trends and sales opportunitiesBuild relationships and work cross-functionally with other teamsPOSITION REQUIREMENTSCurrently taking undergraduate courses related to Business, Finance or MerchandisingSolid understanding of Excel and retail mathAnalytical and strategic thinkingExcellent attention to detailTeam playerHighly motivated and curious to learn