Urban Outfitters Planning & Allocation Intern

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Descrizione del lavoro

URBN Inc. offers a 10-week Summer Allocation Internship at our Philadelphia Home Office, focusing on data-driven allocation, inventory strategy, and cross‑functional collaboration across URBN brands.

You will gain hands‑on experience with initial distributions, in-season replenishment, and presenting findings to leadership, while supporting daily operations and growth initiatives.

Competenze

• Analytical mindset with basic retail math concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently pursuing a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Interest in retail data analysis

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Merchandising, or Supply Chain

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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.