Anthropologie Temporary Buying Operations Coordinator

About the role

Anthropologie is looking for a Buying Operations Coordinator to join their team! Daily responsibilities will be to support the daily operational functions within your buying area through follow-up with vendors and cross functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Enter and revise purchase orders for both selling channels.
• Ensure data is entered correctly and maintain a steady flow of merchandise.
• 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 merchandise.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Management experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and to retain information.
• Analytical; 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.

Benefits

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