Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Beauty

About the role

Anthropologie is looking for a temporary 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 Management Responsibilities

• Own web turnover and product information
• Manage all sample requests and sku tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests
• Maintain digital photographs of items on order and in development for all systems needs
• Support product development process through sample management
• 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

Vendor Relationships

• Build positive relationships with current vendor base
• Own sample inquiry communication

Business Acumen

• Participate in business analysis on a weekly basis by preparing samples, picture pack, reports and other documentation using OTB, velocity, and attribute report and color projections for all business needs and contributing/participating to the pre-Monday meeting
• Consistently provides all relevant and requested information in a timely manner, keeps partners informed and anticipates needs/questions

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
• Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and digital fluency to lean new programs
• Prioritize workload, ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
• Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Generous employee discounts
• Retirement savings plan