Anthropologie Merchandise Assistant - Sleep & Intimates

Merchandise Assistant

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.

Product 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

Team / Leadership Responsibilities

Role Qualifications

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.