Anthropologie Merchandise Planning Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anthropologie is seeking a Merchandise Planning Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027. In this role, you will help maximize sales, manage inventory, and support division financial objectives while collaborating cross-functionally across teams. We are looking for a proactive and curious candidate who combines a passion for fashion and retail trends with a strong interest in business strategy, numbers, and consumer behavior to learn how data-driven planning drives profitability. 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. Summer Internship Program Application Process: 1) Apply to one (1) internship posting that best aligns with your interests and skills. If there is a project component included in the application (see role qualifications below), it is required and must be submitted at the time of application to be considered for the position. 2) Complete a Video Interview: Candidates selected to move forward will receive an email with a link to complete a video interview. Once the email is received, candidates will have two (2) days to complete this portion of the application. 3) Interviews with our internal teams will be scheduled on a rolling basis. 4) To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information regarding your application, please make sure URBN is added to your safe senders or contacts so our emails do not go to spam. If you are using a school email address, please also include a personal email address in your profile as an alternate point of contact. Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
Strong foundation in retail math, statistical analysis, and data-driven problem-solving.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization), Word, and Outlook.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Passion for retail, e-commerce planning, fashion trends, and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Buying and Merchandising teams toward shared department goals.
Assist planning counterparts with operational tasks and division reporting.
Help build style-level plans using current forecasts, historical trends, and test results for key attributes.
Support merchandise planning across one or more assigned departments.
Participate in Open-to-Buy (OTB), Strategy, and Hindsight meetings to contribute input on distribution strategies.
Maintain weekly reporting on sales trends, style performance, on-order status, and unit turnover.