About The Position

Terrain is looking for a Merchandise Assistant (MA) who will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area. Assist the buying team in managing the overall merchandise flow and production process from concept to creation.

Requirements

  • Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in regard to email etiquette
  • Detail oriented, with an ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
  • Adaptable to learning multiple computer systems
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude
  • Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
  • Ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
  • Display the ability to find work and offer to help teammates during down time or crunch time
  • Remain flexible as team priorities shift
  • 1-2 years experience in an office or retail environment
  • 4 year degree from an accredited university/college

Responsibilities

  • PO tracking - working closely with vendors, buying operations team, and transportation team to follow up on PO status and track from time of shipment to receipt at our warehouse.
  • Own web and creative turnover - manage photo sample request process for web photography and creative shoots. Communicate any delays with receipt of samples.
  • Full ownership of sample management - request and track samples of all items on order (for PR, web photo, meetings) and ensure they are timely, organized, prioritized and present upon request. Any delays or problems with availability are addressed pro-actively with manager. This includes physically opening boxes of samples daily, as well as keeping sample shelves organized.
  • Act as main contact for vendor communication - keep track of all design packs sent to vendors, check in regularly on sampling progress- updating a WIP each week, provide feedback on samples to vendors, share cost sheets with respective buyers, and help process order entry.
  • Lead internal weekly production meetings with manager - updating them on sampling progress and vendor questions.
  • Conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/errors, read customer reviews and report back to team
  • Become an expert in your product assortment and a source of information for team on product information, launch timing and sample locations
  • Take on Ad Hoc reporting/projects as needed to support success of buying team

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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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