Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Knits

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for a Temporary Merchandise Assistant (MA), who will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area; support the buying team in managing the overall merchandise and sample flow. You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both the market and internal partners: styling, visual, distribution center, design, and production. The MA is also responsible for partnering with the 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.
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and digital fluency to lean new programs
• Prioritize workload, ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
• Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Manage all sample requests and sku tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests
• Own web turnover and product information
• Maintain digital photographs of items on order and in development for all systems needs
• Support product development process through sample management
• 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
• Build positive relationships with current vendor base
• Own sample and product information inquiry communication
• Participate in business analysis on a weekly basis by preparing samples, reports and other documentation using selling reports and OTB for all business needs and contribute to business and selling meetings
• Consistently provides all relevant and requested information in a timely manner, keeps partners informed and anticipates needs/questions

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees