DMM, Women's Apparel — Lead Growth & Innovation

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Employee discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a senior DMM to lead the Women's Apparel merchandising strategy in the U.S. You will shape a compelling, profit‑driven assortment aligned with brand values and drive year‑over‑year growth through new concepts and trend‑right plans.

You will partner with design, sourcing, and planning teams to deliver differentiated owned brands while managing budgets, inventory, and performance reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management and sales analysis tools.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Deep understanding of fashion trends and consumer behavior.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop merchandising strategies aligned with goals and drive category growth within Women's Apparel.
• Team Leadership: Mentor a high‑performing team and cultivate talent for future leadership roles.
• Product Assortment: Oversee development and cohesion of the assortment reflecting fashion trends and margin performance.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Collaborate with design, production, sourcing, and planning on product strategy and timelines.
• Sales Analysis & Growth: Monitor performance and lead online expansion and category extensions.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal stock levels and Open to Buy plans.
• Collaboration: Align with marketing, visual, ecommerce, and finance on seasonal initiatives.
• Research & Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends to inform product development and opportunities for owned brands.
• Performance Ownership: Manage division budget and present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

Sales analysis

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Sales analytics tools

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a senior DMM to lead the Women's Apparel merchandising strategy in the U.S. You will shape a compelling, profit‑driven assortment aligned with brand values and drive year‑over‑year growth through new concepts and trend‑right plans.

You will partner with design, sourcing, and planning teams to deliver differentiated owned brands while managing budgets, inventory, and performance reporting for senior leadership.