Merchandise Planner

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Anthropologie is seeking a Merchandise Planner who will own OTB management and partner with Buying to build data‑driven plans that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. You’ll shape assortments using trends and customer insights to drive strategic, inspiring business decisions.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, collaboration, and expert use of planning tools to deliver timely performance analyses and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in merchandise planning, allocation, or related retail analytics role.
• Strong retail math and ability to translate data into insights.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and able to influence cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with planning systems and large data sets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own OTB management aligned with sales, inventory, and margin goals.
• Forecast sales, markdowns, IMU, and gross margin using current trends.
• Build and maintain attribute‑level plans to support assortment strategy.
• Recap performance vs. plan weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Analyze style count productivity and optimize assortment efficiency.
• Develop style count plans by channel and store cluster.
• Deliver tools, reporting, and insights with Buying and Production.
• Conduct seasonal hindsight analysis to improve future buys.
• Support assortment development through attribute, sizing, and price analysis.
• Prepare and present investment review financial recaps.
• Lead markdown and promotional forecasting, execution, and performance.

Skills

Retail math

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Anthropologie is looking for a Merchandise Planner who brings both curiosity and creativity to the art of planning. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Buying to build thoughtful, data-driven plans that maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. You’ll use insights, trends, and a strong sense of the Anthropologie customer to help shape assortments and drive the business forward in a way that feels both strategic and inspiring.

Role Responsibilities

• Own OTB management, ensuring alignment with sales, inventory, and margin goals
• Drive sales, markdown, receipt, IMU, and gross margin forecasts based on current trends using O9 Planning
• Build and maintain attribute‑level plans that support assortment strategy
• Recap weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance vs. plan at class and attribute levels, identifying opportunities and recommending actions
• Analyze style count productivity to optimize assortment efficiency and performance
• Develop and manage style count plans by channel and store cluster
• Partner closely with Buying and Production to deliver the tools, reporting, and insights needed to support decision‑making
• Conduct seasonal hindsight analysis to inform and strengthen future buy strategies
• Support assortment development through attribute, sizing, and price point analysis
• Prepare and present investment review financial recaps
• Lead markdown and promotional forecasting, execution, and performance management

Role Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or a related retail analytics role; buying or store experience a plus
• Strong command of retail math with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail‑oriented mindset
• Clear and confident communicator, able to share insights and influence cross‑functional partners
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional, partnership-driven culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with planning systems; comfort working with large data sets
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.