URBN International Customs & Compliance Intern

URBN; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Global Trade & Compliance offers an International Customs Compliance Intern role for the summer at our Philadelphia Home Office. You will support global compliance operations and assist with trade classification and customs across our brands.

As part of the Summer Internship Program, you will engage in intern-focused events, interact with senior leaders, and have the opportunity to interview for a full-time position. Program runs 6/7–8/13. Applications close 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Foundational trade concepts: Incoterms, customs entry processes, or import/export regulations.
• Data analytics proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data filtering); Power BI, SQL, or Tableau a plus.
• Attention to detail with high data accuracy.
• Clear communication across cross-functional teams and partners.
• Proactive problem solving and initiative to research regulatory topics.

Responsibilities

• Introductory Classification: Learn HS code classification principles for everyday products under guidance.
• Export Documentation Support: Review export documents for accuracy before shipment.
• Data Verification & Scrubbing: Cross-reference product master data with customs requirements.
• Trade Data Analytics & Reporting: Use Excel/BI to track metrics and compliance.
• Regulatory Tracking & Research: Monitor tariff shifts and regulatory updates; present summaries.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving & Initiative

Foundational Trade Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Role Summary

URBN Global Trade & Compliance is looking for an International Customs Compliance Intern to join us for the summer.URBN is looking for an International Customs Compliance Intern to join us this summer. This person will support our global compliance operations and assist with essential trade, classification, and customs functions across our growing business.

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 intern‑focused 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

• Introductory Classification: Learn and apply foundational Harmonized System (HS) code classification principles to simpler, everyday products (e.g., vinyl records, candles, home goods) under the guidance of senior compliance analysts.

• Export Documentation Support: Review and audit standard export documentation—such as commercial invoices and packing lists—to ensure data accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.

• Data Verification & Scrubbing: Assist in cross‑referencing product master data against customs requirements to flag missing tariff codes, country of origin details, or description gaps.

• Trade Data Analytics & Reporting: Extract and organize global trade data using Excel or BI tools to help track department metrics, volume trends, and compliance reporting.

• Regulatory Tracking & Research: Monitor updates from customs authorities regarding tariff shifts, regulatory changes, and international trade news, presenting key summaries to the team.

Role Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Foundational Trade Knowledge: Basic familiarity with core international trade concepts, such as Incoterms, customs entry processes, or import/export regulations.

• Data Analytics Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data filtering); exposure to Power BI, SQL, or Tableau is a plus.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to audit complex documents and maintain high data accuracy.

• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills needed to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional internal teams and third‑party logistics partners.

• Problem‑Solving & Initiative: A proactive mindset with the curiosity to research regulatory topics, ask clarifying questions, and solve unstructured problems independently.

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.