Anthropologie Temporary Buying Operations Coordinator

Role Summary : Overview

Overview

To support the daily operational functions within your buying area through follow-up with vendors and cross functional partners.

Role Responsibilities :

Responsible for entering and revising purchase orders for both selling channels. Must be detail-oriented so that data is entered correctly and a steady flow of merchandise is maintained.

Ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with vendors, cross functional partners, distribution center and buying team.

Act as liaison between the vendor and the buyer; responsible for vendor follow-up such as updating discounts on POs for late deliveries, closing orders, processing RTVs for defective or poor quality merchandising

Develop strong vendor communication skills; set up new vendors and assist them with compliance questions. Tend to vendor requests and PO maintenance.

Ensure proper set up and maintenance of SKUS in IP, MTS, and Sterling (via B2c) including pricing, costing, loads, descriptions, attributes, shipping restrictions and up charges.

Enter price changes and ticket requests when necessary

Manage backorders and any customer service inquiries

Work in synergy with Buying, Planning, Allocation and Ecommerce teams toward common goals for the merchandise area.

Partner with Merchandising and Web Producers to ensure timely activations of products. Monitor / Audit website for changes based on inventory, sales, newness and trends.

Other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications :

Job Skills

• Excellent organizational, prioritizing and time management skills. Management experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and to retain information. Must be analytical and be able to comprehend how multiple systems interact.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions when troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well within a team environment; demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experienced in Outlook, Word, Excel, and some math required.
• Exhibits a high energy level as well as a positive attitude.

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.