Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Functional Décor

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

12d

About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for a Merchandise Assistant (MA), who will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area; 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 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

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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees