URBN Operations Manager

Operations Manager

URBN is hiring an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to take ownership of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system's stability, performance, and day-to-day operational effectiveness. This critical role ensures that our core business processesincluding Finance, Supply Chain, and Merchandisingrun flawlessly and efficiently through the ERP platform.

The Operations Manager serves as the primary liaison between our business users (retail and distribution operations) and the technical support and development teams. You will be responsible for managing system integrity, overseeing master data quality, leading routine maintenance, and driving operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities

• System Stability & Uptime : Ensure the ERP system is consistently available, performs optimally, and meets all operational service level agreements (SLAs), especially during peak retail periods.
• Incident & Problem Management : Lead the process for triaging, resolving, and performing root cause analysis (RCA) on critical production issues impacting inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and financial postings.
• WMS and Core System Integration Management : Own the operational health and stability of the critical interfaces between the ERP system and major platforms, most importantly the Warehouse Management System (WMS). This includes proactively monitoring data flow integrity, addressing latency, and resolving integration failures that directly impact accurate inventory positioning and order fulfillment.
• Business Liaison : Act as the voice of the business, translating operational needs and pain points into clear requirements for the IT support and development teams.
• Performance Monitoring : Define, track, and report on key system performance metrics and operational efficiency KPIs.
• System Maintenance & Incident Support : Manage and execute system maintenance, patches, and version upgrades, which frequently occur during scheduled non-business hours (nights and weekends) to minimize disruption to retail operations. Provide immediate, high priority technical support and escalation management for critical production incidents that impact business processes.

Role Qualifications

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.