Merchandising Admin Assistant — Flexible Hours & Perks

Urban Outfitters Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Bring your dog

Employee Assistance program

On-site gym

Private medical insurance

Brand discounts (URBN)

Volunteer day

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Development opportunities

Job summary

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking an energetic Merchandise Allocation Analyst to join our Merchandising Planning team. You’ll allocate new styles and replenishment across global websites and stores, review allocations based on performance, and ensure an optimum range for new stores.

You’ll coordinate inbound stock with suppliers and help drive forecasting and promotions. You’ll also generate regular performance reports, support the Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser with admin tasks, and

Qualifications

• First-rate organisational skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, especially Excel & Outlook.
• Numerical know-how.
• Logical approach and flair for problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Flexible style and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Great communication skills – both over email and face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Accurately allocate new styles and replenishment to our global websites and retail stores.
• Review and update allocation quantities based on performance and market profile.
• Ensure new stores receive an optimum range.
• Manage department’s inbound stock into our DC, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with the BAA to hold regular delivery schedule meetings and keep everything on track.
• Provide accurate reporting on store, style and territory performance – daily, weekly and at key points in each season.
• Help keep order and reporting systems accurate and up-to-date.
• Support Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser with ad-hoc admin tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Urban Outfitters Europe is seeking an energetic Merchandise Allocation Analyst to join our Merchandising Planning team. You’ll allocate new styles and replenishment across global websites and stores, review allocations based on performance, and ensure an optimum range for new stores.

You’ll coordinate inbound stock with suppliers and help drive forecasting and promotions. You’ll also generate regular performance reports, support the Merchandiser and Assistant Merchandiser with admin tasks, and