Urban Outfitters Planning & Allocation Intern

Urban-Outfitters-7e13a49d; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

PTO

Job summary

Urban Outfitters in Philadelphia offers a 10-week Allocation internship focusing on data-driven analysis and collaborative inventory management to support brand financial objectives. You will gain hands-on experience in retail allocation, inventory strategy, and cross-functional partnership across Planning, Buying, and Store Planning teams.

Applications close Oct 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The role emphasizes analytics, Excel proficiency, and strong teamwork to drive store performance and growth

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with comfort using numbers and basic retail math.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Daily Allocation & Execution: Assist with initial distributions and in-season replenishment.
• Reporting & Analysis: Analyze weekly performance to track inventory levels and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Planning, Buying, Operations, Store Planning.
• Store & Field Insights: Visit stores to observe inventory management and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree inquiry (Finance, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Summary

Through data-driven analysis and collaborative inventory management, the Allocation team ensures the right product reaches the right stores at the right time to help achieve brand financial objectives. During this 10-week summer internship, you will gain hands‑on experience in retail allocation, learn foundational inventory strategy, and partner closely with cross‑functional teams to support daily business operations.

Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Role Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

• Daily Allocation & Execution: Assist with the allocation of initial product distributions and in‑season store replenishment using our internal allocation systems.
• Reporting & Analysis: Analyze weekly performance to track store inventory levels, identify stock opportunities, and support sales targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Planning, Buying, Operations, and Store Planning partners to understand inventory flow and address store‑level needs.
• Store & Field Insights: Participate in store visits to observe inventory management in action and identify site‑specific product opportunities.

Project Overview

Over the course of the 10‑week program, you will develop a presentation with a focus on a specific business initiative designed to improve efficiency or identify growth opportunities within Allocation which could include:

• Analyzing a specific product category, store grouping, or regional performance trend to uncover actionable inventory insights.
• Developing tools, templates, or reporting enhancements to support daily allocation workflows.
• Presenting key findings, recommendations, and project results to Allocation team leaders during the internship.
• Project culminates with a presentation to brand leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Role Qualifications

What will you bring?

• Analytical Mindset: Comfortable working with numbers, basic retail math concepts, and a strong interest in retail data analysis.
• Technical Skills: Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., working with spreadsheets, basic formulas).
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships in a team environment.
• Problem-Solving & Organization: Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a desire to learn day‑to‑day retail operations.
• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred). No prior formal allocation experience required.

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.