Urban Outfitters Planning & Allocation Intern

Urban Outfitters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Inc. via the Allocation team offers a 10-week summer internship in Philadelphia to gain hands-on experience in retail allocation and inventory strategy. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to support daily operations and contribute to a key business initiative.

The program runs 6/7–8/13 at the URBN Home Office in Philadelphia, with paid compensation and intern-focused events, plus opportunities for full-time interviews for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with comfort working with numbers and retail data.
• Basic retail math concepts and data analysis interest.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional work.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Daily Allocation & Execution: assist with initial product distributions and in-season store replenishment.
• Reporting & Analysis: analyze weekly performance to monitor inventory levels and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Planning, Buying, Operations, and Store Planning teams.
• Store & Field Insights: participate in store visits to observe inventory management in action.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Business

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.

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 internfocused 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.

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.