What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Outfitters Integrated Business Manager position at Urban Outfitters?
Urban Outfitters is seeking a strategic and collaborative Integrated Business Planning Manager to lead the development and execution of cross functional business and commercial plans that align product, marketing, inventory, finance, and operations strategies across our U.S. business.
Through data-driven driven planning and decision making, in this role you will develop, implement, and communicate strategy, create execution plans, assess performance, and continually iterate and refine. You will be driving cross-functional alignment, flawless execution, and contributing to delivery of strong business results. The ideal candidate brings commercial acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through thoughtful analysis and strategic insight.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic & Cross-Functional Planning
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.
Through data-driven driven planning and decision making, in this role you will develop, implement, and communicate strategy, create execution plans, assess performance, and continually iterate and refine. You will be driving cross-functional alignment, flawless execution, and contributing to delivery of strong business results. The ideal candidate brings commercial acumen, analytical expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through thoughtful analysis and strategic insight.
Role Responsibilities
Strategic & Cross-Functional Planning
- Partner with the Head of Business Planning & Operations to design and implement an end-to-end integrated planning process.
- Lead the seasonal and monthly planning cadence, translating annual strategies into actionable plans, tactics, and KPIs.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify risks, opportunities, and obstacles; drive cross-functional solutions.
- Support cross-brand initiatives that align with overall financial and customer strategies.
- Develop the seasonal commercial calendar, integrating promotional and regular-price events to achieve customer, sales, and margin goals.
- Identify and test new promotional strategies and pricing drivers through analytics and scenario planning; maintain an event playbook that captures proven tactics.
- Ensure seamless cross-functional execution of planned activities and alignment with financial and customer objectives.
- Monitor in-market performance and adjust plans based on results and customer insights.
- Deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership to inform course corrections and future strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience: 5 years experience in strategy, business/commercial planning, finance, retail planning, or analytics area; experience in a multi-channel retail environment appreciated but not required.
- Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in data analysis and scenario modeling,
- Strategic Thinking: Curiosity about the business and ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategies; Demonstrated ability to connect strategies to execution plans
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to develop and lead cross-functional processes and influence senior stakeholders.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
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.