Urban Outfitters Planning & Allocation Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Summer Internship Program Application Process: 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. 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. Interviews with our internal teams will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Applications will close at 5:00 PM EST on October 30, 2026.

Requirements

Comfortable working with numbers, basic retail math concepts, and a strong interest in retail data analysis.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., working with spreadsheets, basic formulas).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships in a team environment.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a desire to learn day-to-day retail operations.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred).
No prior formal allocation experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the allocation of initial product distributions and in-season store replenishment using our internal allocation systems.
Analyze weekly performance to track store inventory levels, identify stock opportunities, and support sales targets.
Work closely with Planning, Buying, Operations, and Store Planning partners to understand inventory flow and address store-level needs.
Participate in store visits to observe inventory management in action and identify site-specific product opportunities.
Develop a presentation with a focus on a specific business initiative designed to improve efficiency or identify growth opportunities within Allocation.
Analyze a specific product category, store grouping, or regional performance trend to uncover actionable inventory insights.
Develop tools, templates, or reporting enhancements to support daily allocation workflows.
Present 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.