Senior Buying Admin Assistant—Flexible Hours, Dog-Friendly

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Bring your dog to work

Employee Assistance Program

On-site gym and wellness room

Private Medical Insurance

URBN brand employee discount (up to 40

% off all URBN Brands

Volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the established Buyer in all areas of the buying department.

You will manage department systems, daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse, assist with sample management, and help prepare seasonal presentations and order administration. Based in London, you will use Microsoft Office, multitask in a fast-paced buying office, and keep up with current homeware brands and trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a buying office is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of current homeware brands and trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Established Buyer in all areas of the buying department.
• Management of department systems.
• Daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse to maintain sales performance and delivery procedures.
• Administration of order management.
• Work closely with the DC, Suppliers, Web team and Studio team on queries.
• Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations and sign-offs.
• Sample management.
• Collaborate with allocation and planning to manage intake.
• Oversee own product area within the department.
• Manage fit sessions.
• Detailed management of department critical path.
• Preparation for Monday trade meetings.
• Provide inspiration packs and comp shop updates for the department and wider business.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Homeware trends

Supplier relations

Tools

Excel

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a proactive Buying Assistant to support the established Buyer in all areas of the buying department.

You will manage department systems, daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse, assist with sample management, and help prepare seasonal presentations and order administration. Based in London, you will use Microsoft Office, multitask in a fast-paced buying office, and keep up with current homeware brands and trends.