URBN International Customs & Compliance Intern

URBN Global Trade & Compliance is looking for an International Customs Compliance Intern to join us for the summer.

URBN is looking for an International Customs Compliance Intern to join us this summer. This person will support our global compliance operations and assist with essential trade, classification, and customs functions across our growing business.

1) Apply to one (1) internship posting that best aligns with your interests and skills. If there is a project component included in the application (see role qualifications below), it is required and must be submitted at the time of application to be considered for the position.

2) Complete a Video Interview: Candidates selected to move forward will receive an email with a link to complete a video interview. Once the email is received, candidates will have two (2) days to complete this portion of the application.

3) Interviews with our internal teams will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

4) To ensure you receive the most up-to-date information regarding your application, please make sure URBN is added to your safe senders or contacts so our emails do not go to spam. If you are using a school email address, please also include a personal email address in your profile as an alternate point of contact. 

• Introductory Classification: Learn and apply foundational Harmonized System (HS) code classification principles to simpler, everyday products (e.g., vinyl records, candles, home goods) under the guidance of senior compliance analysts.

• Export Documentation Support: Review and audit standard export documentation—such as commercial invoices and packing lists—to ensure data accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.

• Data Verification & Scrubbing: Assist in cross-referencing product master data against customs requirements to flag missing tariff codes, country of origin details, or description gaps.

• Trade Data Analytics & Reporting: Extract and organize global trade data using Excel or BI tools to help track department metrics, volume trends, and compliance reporting.

• Regulatory Tracking & Research: Monitor updates from customs authorities regarding tariff shifts, regulatory changes, and international trade news, presenting key summaries to the team.

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related discipline.

• Foundational Trade Knowledge: Basic familiarity with core international trade concepts, such as Incoterms, customs entry processes, or import/export regulations.

• Data Analytics Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data filtering); exposure to Power BI, SQL, or Tableau is a plus.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to audit complex documents and maintain high data accuracy.

• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills needed to collaborate effectively across cross-functional internal teams and third-party logistics partners.

• Problem-Solving & Initiative: A proactive mindset with the curiosity to research regulatory topics, ask clarifying questions, and solve unstructured problems independently.

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

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.