URBN is looking for a skilled and strategic Merchandise Planning Manager to support a growing area of the business focused on digital-first, trend-responsive product. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Analytics to help inform order quantities, manage IMU and cost targets, and ensure timely flow of goods.
Unlike traditional planning roles, this position is tailored to support a fast-paced, digital-only assortment with no allocation or store distribution. The ideal candidate brings a mix of analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong understanding of how to build unit-level plans that are responsive to real-time inputs. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys bringing structure and insight to fast-evolving product strategies.
Role ResponsibilitiesRole Responsibilities
Merchandise Planning & Forecasting:Contribute to the foundational planning structure and tooling for an evolving digital assortment model Create and maintain rolling merchandise plans and unit forecasts tied to rapid design, sampling, and launch cycles Translate merchant, trend, and demand signals into action-oriented order plans; leverage demand data to test, learn, and adjust quicklyCost & Margin Management:Work with Production to model IMU by style or capsule and track landed cost Partner with Merchant and Product teams to align cost targets and pricing strategy Collaborate with Technology teams to support data input optimization for improved system outputs
Order & Delivery Flow:Maintain visibility into open orders and production timelines from commitment through delivery Flag risks and bottlenecks early to support timely trend-driven launches Collaborate with Logistics and Ops to ensure product is ready to sell within expected timelines
Reporting & Analytics:Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor sales velocity, margin, inventory flow, and receipt pacingProvide performance reporting that supports both current decision-making and longer-term tool and process developmentProvide weekly performance recaps and decision support tools to enable nimble shifts in directionSurface insights to improve planning accuracy, product profitability, and cross-functional alignment
Cross-Functional Partnership:Work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Engineering, and Analytics partners to shape the role of planning in a digital-first environmentContribute to early-stage thinking and workflows that enable greater planning speed, visibility, and collaboration across teamsDrive alignment on assortment scope, order quantity, and timing to maximize impact with speedBring a test-and-learn mindset to refine tools and planning processes as the model evolves. Role Qualifications
Role Qualifications
5+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory managementBackground in digital retail, direct-to-consumer, or fast-cycle merchandising preferredStrong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with planning and BI tools (e.g., Looker, MicroStrategy, Tableau) is a plusSolid understanding of IMU, cost modeling, and margin managementDemonstrated ability to build models, interpret trends, and turn insights into actionExcellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh comfort level with ambiguity, iteration, and speed
Core Competencies
Agility & Flexibility – Thrives in evolving environments and adjusts quickly to shifting prioritiesAnalytical Acumen – Uses data and modeling to uncover insights and drive financial disciplineOperational Awareness – Understands the importance of timing, flow, and delivery milestonesCollaborative Problem Solving – Works cross-functionally to align teams and overcome roadblocksDigital-First Thinking – Builds plans grounded in eCommerce realities, customer behavior, and trend velocityProactive Communication – Surfaces risks early, presents solutions clearly, and facilitates alignment
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The PerksWhy Join URBN?
As Merchandise Planning Manager, you’ll help shape the financial strategy and flow behind a fast-moving, digital-first product assortment. This is a hands-on role where your insights and planning skills will directly impact how we build and deliver trend-driven product to our customers. If you’re energized by cross-functional collaboration, planning at the unit level, and bringing structure to creative environments, URBN offers the opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and evolving part of the business.
Join us in helping shape the financial strategy behind a digitally native assortment. Contribute to a nimble, high-impact environment where planning plays a role in how we deliver compelling product to our customers.
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
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