Anthropologie Temporary Merchandise Assistant - Decorative Textiles

About the role

Anthropologie is looking for a Merchandise Assistant (MA), you 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.

Responsibilities

• Own web turnover: Manage web photo sample request process
• Support product development process through sample management
• Request presentation samples of all items on order (for PR, web photo, meetings) and ensure they are timely, organized, prioritized and present upon request; problems with availability are addressed pro-actively or immediately
• 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
• Become an expert in your product assortment and a source of information for team on product launches and sample locations
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
• Ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
• Manage meeting requests, as well as provide agendas/recaps
• Develop well thought out comments and opinions using both POV and data to contribute to business meetings (product reviews, customer feedback etc.)
• Suggests opportunities for process improvement, greater organization or efficiency
• Display the ability to find work and offers to help teammates during down time or crunch time
• Remain flexible as team priorities shift

Qualifications

• Retail experience or internship preferred
• Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• 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
• Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks; exhibits a high sense of
• Must demonstrate creative thinking; is proactive and can problem solve

Benefits

Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings
• much more!

For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits