Senior Manager, AE Programs
NBCUniversal
Merchandise Planning & Allocation Manager
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the development of a merchandise planning process that support sales and inventory goals for the Reclectic channel.
- Develop and implement pricing strategies for key inventory sources to drive greater volume (and recovery).
- Analyze SKU-level (attribute) performance to enhance operational efficiency, guide allocation strategy, and support smarter assortment design.
- Deliver clear and consistent weekly and monthly reporting to surface trends, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and implement innovative inventory management strategies.
- Own the end-to-end inventory flow and allocation process for all close out inventory from URBN distribution centers and retail stores.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Transportation team, managing and submitting shipment requests for all Reclectic store shipments.
- Partner with Store Operations for all shipment timing, volume, and product categories to Reclectic stores to ensure operational readiness.
- Act as a strategic partner to URBN brand teams (Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Nuuly, Terrain, and Urban Outfitters) to effectively plan for and manage inventory receipts.
- Manage relationships with external partners for damaged and unsellable goods.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation, or a related field.
- Proven analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong Excel skills are required.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work well in teams and partner with a wide range of cross-functional stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage complex and changing priorities.
- A creative, results-driven mindset with the ability to "think outside the box" to challenge existing processes and drive innovation.
- Previous experience with an off-price retail is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- generous employee discounts
- retirement savings and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
merchandise planningallocationpricing strategiesSKU analysisinventory managementExcelanalytical skillsfinancial skillsproblem-solving skillsreporting
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedcreative mindsetresults-driventeamworkstrategic thinkingrelationship managementadaptability
