Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant

Role Summary :

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

support the buying team in managing the overall merchandise flow. This person 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 :

Samples

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

Mail / Email

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

Visual Merchandising

Take digital photos of all items

Manage and maintain picture packs

Take pictures of styleouts

Web Velocity / Turnover

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

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

Vendor Communication

After opening unsolicited samples, contact vendors with feedback

Answer various inquiries, especially shipping related

Set up new vendors as needed

Attribute Management

Run reports every Monday morning for Buyer and Associate Buyer

Make all necessary attribute changes and confirm everything is coded correctly

Calendar

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

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

Role Qualifications :

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.

LI-ME1

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

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.