Merchandise Planning Intern - Fashion & Data-Driven Forecasting

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.

You will help maximize sales, manage inventory, and support division financial objectives while collaborating cross-functionally across teams. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in related fields, a strong foundation in retail math and data analysis, and proficiency in Excel.

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.

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.

Skills

Retail math

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel (formulas, pivot tables)

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Planning Intern for Summer 2027 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA.

You will help maximize sales, manage inventory, and support division financial objectives while collaborating cross-functionally across teams. The role requires pursuing a Bachelor's degree in related fields, a strong foundation in retail math and data analysis, and proficiency in Excel.