Title: Merchandise Assistant: Home Fragrance

Reports to Associate Buyer

Overview: As a Merchandise Assistant (MA), you 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

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

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.

Job Skills:

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

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Travel: Some travel required.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. 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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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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Anthropologie Merchandise Assistant - Home Fragrance