From URBN / Urban Outfitters's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Role Summary nuuly is looking for a Senior Merchandise and Inventory Planner who will own merchandise and inventory planning. This role will drive OTB, forecasting, receipt planning, markdown optimization, inventory health, and overall business performance while helping build and scale planning processes from the ground up.
This role is ideal for someone energized by ambiguity and excited by the opportunity to build a business from zero with limited historical sales trends, established seasonality, or assortment frameworks. The ideal candidate can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a highly dynamic, evolving business.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Ownership:
Own end-to-end merchandise and inventory planning for accessory and add-on product offerings
Manage sales, demand, and inventory forecasts to support growth and profitability
Manage OTB, receipt flow, and inventory investments to support financial and inventory goals
Support strategies that drive customer conversion, basket economics, and incremental sales opportunities
Drive key business KPIs including sales, margin, turn, markdowns, in-stock, and productivity
Inventory & Business Management:
Develop inventory and receipt strategies to optimize inventory flow and customer experience
Identify risks and opportunities through reporting and analysis
Partner with Buying on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to support financial objectives
Manage markdown and sell-through strategies to support inventory health and profitability
Develop scalable processes, reporting, and tools to support future growth
Collaboration & Leadership:
Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Operations, Finance, and Leadership teams to drive execution and business strategies
Communicate business performance, recommendations, and strategic insights to leadership
Act as a trusted leader within the Planning organization
Influence cross-functional partners and help drive alignment in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
Role Qualifications
5–7 years in Merchandise Planning and/or Inventory Planning
Experience managing OTB, forecasting, and inventory strategies in a retail or eCommerce environment
Proven ability to operate effectively in startup, high-growth, or rapidly evolving businesses
Experience building processes, frameworks, and inventory strategies
Understanding of customer conversion, basket economics, attachment behavior, and productivity drivers
Background in accessories, beauty, or adjacent product categories preferred
Energized by ambiguity and comfortable adapting quickly in evolving business environments
The Perks
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
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as
established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Ownership: Own end-to-end merchandise and inventory planning for accessory and add-on product offerings
Manage sales, demand, and inventory forecasts to support growth and profitability
Manage OTB, receipt flow, and inventory investments to support financial and inventory goals
Support strategies that drive customer conversion, basket economics, and incremental sales opportunities
Drive key business KPIs including sales, margin, turn, markdowns, in-stock, and productivity
Inventory & Business Management: Develop inventory and receipt strategies to optimize inventory flow and customer experience
Identify risks and opportunities through reporting and analysis
Partner with Buying on assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to support financial objectives
Manage markdown and sell-through strategies to support inventory health and profitability
Develop scalable processes, reporting, and tools to support future growth
Collaboration & Leadership: Partner cross-functionally with Buying, Operations, Finance, and Leadership teams to drive execution and business strategies
Communicate business performance, recommendations, and strategic insights to leadership
Act as a trusted leader within the Planning organization
Influence cross-functional partners and help drive alignment in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
Qualifications
5–7 years in Merchandise Planning and/or Inventory Planning
Experience managing OTB, forecasting, and inventory strategies in a retail or eCommerce environment
Proven ability to operate effectively in startup, high-growth, or rapidly evolving businesses
Experience building processes, frameworks, and inventory strategies
Understanding of customer conversion, basket economics, attachment behavior, and productivity drivers
Background in accessories, beauty, or adjacent product categories preferred
Energized by ambiguity and comfortable adapting quickly in evolving business environments
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