Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Skirts & Shorts

As an MA, you will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying areas; support the buying team in managing the overall merchandise flow. You will also learn to develop the key cross functional relationships with both the market and internal partners: distribution center, design, and production to develop a holistic understanding of the product lifecycle and buying function.

Responsibilities Samples · Open packages and distribute to the appropriate Buyer for review · Organize sample areas (our area, desk, shelves, etc.) · Manage and set up samples for all style-outs and other meetings · Call in missing samples for all style-outs and other meetings · Work with Buyer and/or Associate Buyer to request appropriate number of samples for web turnover, press previews, and other meetings Mail/Email · Check Mail and deliver twice daily · Open mail and distribute to the appropriate Assistant Buyer for review · Drops inter office mail off in mailroom · Answer emails promptly and in an orderly fashion Visual Merchandising · Take digital photos of all items · Manage and maintain picture packs · Take pictures of all style-outs · 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

Qualifications

· Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills · Detail Oriented Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency · An understanding of the customer’s wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate trend/product that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectation · Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks · Must demonstrate creative thinking · Rudimentary understanding of retail math

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

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.