URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Merchandise Planning & Allocation Manager

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Lead the development of a merchandise planning process
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies for key inventory sources
  • Analyze SKU-level (attribute) performance
  • Deliver clear and consistent weekly and monthly reporting
  • Develop and implement innovative inventory management strategies.
  • Own the end-to-end inventory flow and allocation process
  • Serve as the primary liaison for the Transportation team
  • Partner with Store Operations for all shipment timing, volume, and product categories
  • Act as a strategic partner to URBN brand teams
  • 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,
  • 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 planninginventory managementpricing strategiesSKU analysisreportingExcelfinancial analysisproblem-solvingallocation processoff-price retail
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedanalytical skillscreative mindsetresults-drivenstrategic partnershiprelationship managementinnovation