Anthropologie Merchandise Assistant - Furniture

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for a Merchandise Assistant (MA), who will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area and support the buying team in managing the overall merchandise flow. You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both the market and internal partners: distribution center, design, and production. The MA is also responsible for partnering with the Senior Buyer and/or Associate Buyer on all necessary tasks.

Requirements

Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail Oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with sense of urgency
An understanding of the customer's wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations.
Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks.
Must demonstrate creative thinking.
Rudimentary understanding of retail math
1-2 Years retail experience or internship.

Responsibilities

Own web turnover: Manage web photo sample request process
Support product development process through sample management
Request presentation samples of all items on order (for PR, web photo, meetings) and ensure they are timely, organized, prioritized and present upon request/ problems with availability are addressed pro-actively or immediately
Responsible for all tracking, shipping and receiving including returning samples to vendors in a timely manner
Accurately and efficiently communicate changes/ updates to cross functional teams and critical partners
Ability to balance/understand priorities for sample needs
Conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/ errors, read customer reviews and report back to team in internal Monday morning meeting
Become an expert in your product assortment and a source of information for team on product launches and sample locations
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
Ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
Manage meeting requests, as well as provide agendas/ recaps
Develop well thought out comments and opinions using both POV and data to contribute to business meetings (product reviews, customer feedback etc.)
Suggests opportunities for process improvement, greater organization or efficiency
Display the ability to find work and offers to help teammates during down time or crunch time
Remain flexible as team priorities shift