Anthropologie Merchandise Planning Intern

Anthropologie; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

PTO

Job summary

Anthropologie, part of URBN Inc., offers a Summer 2027 Merchandise Planning Internship based at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA. You will learn how data-driven planning drives profitability by collaborating withBuying and Merchandising teams to optimize inventory and sales.

You will engage in OTB discussions, analyze forecasts, and contribute to division reporting while gaining exposure to senior leadership and potential full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong foundation in retail mathematics and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Buying and Merchandising teams toward department goals.
• Assist planning counterparts with operational tasks and division reporting.
• Build style-level plans using forecasts, trends, and test results.
• Support merchandise planning across assigned departments.
• Participate in Open-to-Buy, Strategy, and Hindsight meetings for input on distribution.
• Maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, style performance, and on-order status.

Skills

Retail math

Data-driven thinking

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Role Summary

Anthropologie is seeking a Merchandise Planning Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. In this role, you will help maximize sales, manage inventory, and support division financial objectives while collaborating cross-functionally across teams. We are looking for a proactive and curious candidate who combines a passion for fashion and retail trends with a strong interest in business strategy, numbers, and consumer behavior to learn how data-driven planning drives profitability.

About the Summer Internship Program:Each summer, URBN Inc. welcomes candidates from across the country to immerse themselves within various teams across our portfolio of brands and gain hands‑on learning experience in the area of business they choose to pursue. Our paid internship program also offers a summer full of intern-focused events, including exposure to senior leadership through small-group settings, insight into company initiatives, off‑site field trips, and, for those who qualify, the opportunity to interview for a full-time position. See for yourself what our past and present interns are up to @urbncareers!The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.

Role Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Buying and Merchandising teams toward shared department goals.
• Assist planning counterparts with operational tasks and division reporting.
• Help build style-level plans using current forecasts, historical trends, and test results for key attributes.
• Support merchandise planning across one or more assigned departments.
• Participate in Open-to-Buy (OTB), Strategy, and Hindsight meetings to contribute input on distribution strategies.
• Maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, style performance, on-order status, and unit turnover.

Role Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in retail math, statistical analysis, and data-driven problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization), Word, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Passion for retail, e-commerce planning, fashion trends, and consumer behavior.

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.