Urban Outfitters Integrated Business Manager
About The Position
Urban Outfitters is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager of Integrated Business Planning to lead the development and execution of business and commercial plans that align product, marketing, inventory, finance, and operations strategies across our U.S. business.This role is critical in driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring flawless execution, and delivering strong business results through data-driven planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate brings commercial acumen, expertise in retail analytics, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through thoughtful analysis and strategic insight.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years in retail planning, merchandising, or integrated business planning; experience in a multi-channel retail environment strongly preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in data analysis, scenario modeling, and translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills; familiarity with planning tools and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Microstrategy) a plus.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead cross-functional processes and influence senior stakeholders.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to connect long-term strategies to short-term execution plans.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Business Planning & Operations to design and implement an end-to-end integrated planning process.
- Lead the seasonal and monthly planning cadence, translating annual strategies into actionable plans, tactics, and KPIs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and obstacles; drive cross-functional solutions.
- Support cross-brand initiatives that align with overall financial and customer strategies.
- Develop the seasonal commercial calendar, integrating promotional and regular-price events to achieve customer, sales, and margin goals.
- Identify and test new promotional strategies and pricing drivers through analytics and scenario planning; maintain an event playbook that captures proven tactics.
- Ensure seamless cross-functional execution of planned activities and alignment with financial and customer objectives.
- Monitor in-market performance and adjust plans based on results and customer insights.
- Deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership to inform course corrections and future strategy.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
