Urban Outfitters Buying Coordinator

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

URBN is looking for a Sourcing Coordinator for the UK and US business. Under the direction of the Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspect of the EU buying and production process, managing relevant reports and supporting business needs in line with EU / NA vision.

Requirements

• Proficient in high-level data analysis and Microsoft Systems. Trade Stone experience also preferred
• Ability to work within and across cross-functional teams, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers, while maintaining the company’s “product first” environment
• Possesses proactive approach to problem-solving, as well as an understanding of, and ability to, implement operational efficiencies
• Organized, detail oriented, and flexible in order to assist on multiple projects simultaneously
• Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges

Responsibilities

• Monitor and achieve calendar deadlines as measured by seasonal calendar actualization, and maintain calendar actualization report.
• Execute and manage EU pre-production Work-In-Process (WIP)
• Maintain “One Voice” communication with EU. Coordinate, track, and review EU pertinent requirements and request to supply chain.
• Provide EU team constant visibility to NA buying process. Aid communication between merchants on both sides ensuring all product bought by NA team is shown to EU team
• Review/Maintain and analyze all EU brand reports highlighting areas for improvements both internally & externally.
• Manage EU order placement process including best possible deliveries are met and provide target place dates as required to merchant team. Facilitate PO’s between merchants & vendors to ensure accuracy
• Manage time & action dates for all orders, ensuring all approvals are met within required timing to meet delivery
• Manage WIP for all orders, trouble shoot production issues and ensure on-time deliveries to logistics broker.
• Manage Purchase Order release and maintenance, PO Shipment Tracking, Sample Tracking
• Manage QA & TOP process with vendors, merchants and make recommendations as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed