Anthropologie Temporary Buying Operations Coordinator

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

15d

About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for a Buying Operations Coordinator to join their team! This role supports the daily operational functions within a buying area through follow-up with vendors and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills.
Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
Must be analytical and able to comprehend how multiple systems interact.
Strong communication and written skills.
Ability to develop creative solutions when troubleshooting.
Ability to work well within a team environment; demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Experienced in Outlook, Word, Excel, and some math required.
Exhibits a high energy level as well as a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for entering and revising purchase orders for both selling channels, ensuring data is entered correctly for a steady flow of merchandise.
Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with vendors, cross-functional partners, distribution center, and buying team.
Act as a liaison between the vendor and the buyer, responsible for vendor follow-up such as updating discounts on POs for late deliveries, closing orders, and processing RTVs for defective or poor quality merchandising.
Develop strong vendor communication skills; set up new vendors and assist them with compliance questions. Tend to vendor requests and PO maintenance.
Ensure proper setup and maintenance of SKUS in IP, MTS, and Sterling (via B2c) including pricing, costing, loads, descriptions, attributes, shipping restrictions, and up charges.
Enter price changes and ticket requests when necessary.
Manage backorders and any customer service inquiries.
Work in synergy with Buying, Planning, Allocation, and Ecommerce teams toward common goals for the merchandise area.
Partner with Merchandising and Web Producers to ensure timely activations of products.
Monitor/Audit website for changes based on inventory, sales, newness, and trends.
Other duties as assigned.