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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 12 hours ago

Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Denim

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

URBN is a company that encompasses brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and they are seeking a Merchandise Assistant to support daily operations within the buying area. The role involves managing merchandise flow, coordinating with buyers, and maintaining vendor communications.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Open all packages and distribute to the appropriate Buyer for review

Organize all sample areas (our area, desk, shelves, etc.)

Manage and set up samples for all styleouts and other meetings

Call in any missing samples from vendors or request from production via sample log

Organize and file all vendor catalogs

Work with Buyer and/or Associate Buyer to request appropriate number of samples for web turnover, press previews, and other meetings

Check all mailboxes and distribute mail twice daily

Open all mail and distribute to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for review

Drop inter office mail off in mailroom

Answer all emails promptly and in an organized fashion

Take digital photos of all items

Manage and maintain picture packs

Take pictures of style outs

Print department’s classes on the combined web velocity for the Buyer

Pass all samples to the Product Coordination team with completed tags and Product Information sheets weekly

After opening unsolicited samples, contact vendors with feedback

Answer various inquiries, especially shipping related

Set up new vendors as needed

Run reports every Monday morning for Buyer

Make all necessary attribute changes and confirm everything is coded correctly

Review the Buyer’s calendar weekly and prepare for upcoming meetings

Add meetings to the Buyer’s calendar and book rooms when appropriate

Qualification

Retail experienceCommunication skillsRetail mathDetail orientedCreative thinkingPrioritizeCustomer understandingInterpersonal skillsFast-paced environment

Required

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Much more

Company

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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