URBN Production Coordination Intern

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Coordinating Intern will manage the production process from order placement, through manufacturing and delivery of finished goods, to ensure the on-time delivery of quality garments. This position will develop strategies to meet merchant expectations from both business and service perspectives while supporting global expansion and speed-to-customer initiatives. 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

Progressive sourcing experience within complex, fast paced apparel environment.
Specialty retail and/or direct to consumer experience are preferred.
A successful track record of building relationships with cross functional partners and offering new and innovative solutions to sourcing issues/challenges.
Process improvement capabilities include proven examples of implementing operational efficiencies.
Works with a high sense of integrity and urgency and are motivated by deadlines and new challenges.
Ability to effectively communicate.
Major in Fashion, Supply Chain, or related field

Responsibilities

Understand supplier capabilities and advantages, as well as opportunities for improvement.
Ensure action plans are created and implemented to further align and maximize opportunity between URBN and suppliers.
Maintain positive, productive relationships with URBN suppliers.
Manage the production time and action (T&A) for outstanding development as needed for successful on-time product delivery.
Manage the order placement process, insuring target place dates align with business strategies, and that best possible deliveries are regularly met.
Build key relationships between stakeholders to create an environment that drives speed to market initiatives, improves efficiency, and reduces weeks of supply.
Proactively collaborate with internal partners to meet goals.
Review, maintain and analyze all factory and brand reports highlighting areas of opportunity for improvements both internally and externally.
Manage TOP process/standards including status of vendors with regards to the release shipments prior to TOP approval and make recommendations accordingly.
Manage QA process/standards in conjunction with the DC with regards to the release of shipments and make recommendations accordingly.
Manage Shipping Compliance results in conjunction with the DC to ensure suppliers are following required procedures as detailed in the Routing Guides and train suppliers further that do not meet the requirement consistently.