URBN International Customs & Compliance Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

URBN Global Trade & Compliance is looking for an International Customs Compliance Intern to join us for the summer. This person will support our global compliance operations and assist with essential trade, classification, and customs functions across our growing business. The URBN 2027 Summer Internship Program will run from 6/7 through 8/13 at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA. 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.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.
Basic familiarity with core international trade concepts, such as Incoterms, customs entry processes, or import/export regulations.
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data filtering).
Meticulous organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to audit complex documents and maintain high data accuracy.
Clear written and verbal communication skills needed to collaborate effectively across cross-functional internal teams and third-party logistics partners.
A proactive mindset with the curiosity to research regulatory topics, ask clarifying questions, and solve unstructured problems independently.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.
Review and audit standard export documentation—such as commercial invoices and packing lists—to ensure data accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.
Assist in cross-referencing product master data against customs requirements to flag missing tariff codes, country of origin details, or description gaps.
Extract and organize global trade data using Excel or BI tools to help track department metrics, volume trends, and compliance reporting.
Monitor updates from customs authorities regarding tariff shifts, regulatory changes, and international trade news, presenting key summaries to the team.