Senior Inventory Planner

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

. Maximize rent and resale revenue by creating and executing strategies to manage and sell off obsolete or slow-moving inventory .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Merchandise Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Financial Forecasting, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and effective communication across teams. Proven ability to manage direct reports and enhance inventory performance through strategic planning and analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandise PlanningInventory OptimizationFinancial ForecastingOpen-to-Buy (OTB) ManagementAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementDemand ForecastingPricing Model DesignData AnalysisStock RebalancingReverse LogisticsKey Metrics TrackingData-Driven InsightsProblem-SolvingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsResults OrientedSelf-MotivatedTime ManagementCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Data WarehouseEDWLookerIsland PacificBigQuery

Industry Keywords

Retail EnvironmentInventory PerformanceDemand-Driven FulfillmentStrategic Decision-MakingTeam Dynamics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQuery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maximize rent and resale revenue by creating and executing strategies to manage and sell off obsolete or slow-moving inventory
Support overall inventory performance through demand-driven fulfillment planning, stock rebalancing, and reverse logistics across distribution centers
Develop and maintain demand forecasts to predict inventory needs and ensure optimal stock levels for rent and resale channels
Use reporting tools to analyze inventory trends, make strategic decisions, and communicate actionable insights
Own and execute business recommendations
Solve organizational problems and make informed decisions based on analysis and experience
Track key metrics
Design and maintain pricing models
Apply data-driven insights to enhance strategies and support business objectives
Build relationships with planning, merchandising, and distribution center teams
Partner with senior management and influence team dynamics and processes through clear communication
Manage at least one direct report, set priorities, coach team members, and support career development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of combined experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation, or Store Planning within a retail environment
Experience with Open-to-Buy (OTB) management
Experience with financial forecasting
Experience with inventory optimization
Experience in a start-up environment is a plus
Strong financial and analytical skills
Results oriented
Critical thinking
Problem-solving skills to anticipate problems before they happen and handle them appropriately when they do
Exceptional communication skills
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail
Strong time management skills, including managing at least 1 direct report
Advanced Excel skills
Strong data warehouse skills, including EDW, Looker, Island Pacific, and BigQuery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees