Senior Buying Admin Assistant - Womenswear

Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ilford is seeking an enthusiastic individual to support the Buyer in the branded buying department. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, good knowledge of current brands, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a flexible work-life balance and various employee benefits including discounts and wellness programs.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Employee Assistance program

50% discount on external gym memberships

Paid day to volunteer for charity

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.
• Good knowledge of current brands and trends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Buyer in all areas of the branded buying department.
• Daily contact with Branded partners, stores and DC to maintain sales performance and delivery procedures.
• Work closely with the branded merchandising team.
• Management of department systems.
• Administration of order management.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of current brands and trends

Multitasking

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

The main objective of this role is to provide support to the Buyer and branded department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, positive individual with strong self-motivation, communication and interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic and a passion for product. A good knowledge across brands and a strong eye for emerging trends is required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide support to the Buyer in all areas of the branded buying department.
• Daily contact with Branded partners, stores and DC to maintain sales performance and delivery procedures.
• Work closely with the branded merchandising team.
• Management of department systems.
• Administration of order management.
• Work closely with the DC, Supplier and Accounts team on all queries.
• Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations.
• Sample management.
• Managing fit sessions.
• Management of department's critical path.
• Preparation for Monday trade meetings.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.
• Good knowledge of current brands and trends.

About URBN / Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we have become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, one-of-a-kind vintage and homeware. We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The URBN community is culturally aware, shapes the music scene, lives a digitally native life, and wears style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves authentically.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:

• Progressive – we move with the mood
• Creative – we champion limitless minds
• Inclusive – we open our platforms to all communities
• Responsible – we work to reduce our impact on the environment
• Compassionate – we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times; Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance program; Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane; 50% discount of external gym memberships; Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands
• Community: One paid day to volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme; Season ticket loan
• Continued Development: Structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development