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 Role Responsibilities Product Ma... more details
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
Role Responsibilities
Product Management: • Own web turnover and product information • Manage all sample requests and sku tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests • 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 in internal Monday morning meeting
Vendor Relationships: • Build positive relationships with current vendor base • Own sample inquiry communication
Business Acumen: • Participate in business analysis on a weekly basis by preparing samples, picture pack, reports and other documentation using OTB, velocity, and attribute report and color projections for all business needs and contributing/participating to the pre-Monday meeting • Consistently provides all relevant and requested information in a timely manner, keeps partners informed and anticipates needs/ questions
Role Qualifications
• 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
The Perks
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
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
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