Urban Outfitters Branch Assistant Merchandiser

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Dog-friendly workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a commercially minded, analytical professional to support the Branch Merchandising function and drive the brand strategy across stores in London and the surrounding area. You will manage stock levels, optimise sell-through and provide actionable insights to Planning and Buying teams.

The role focuses on weekly sales performance, store-level planning and improving reporting processes to maximise profitability and customer availability.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of financial metrics and impact on profit.

Responsibilities

• Weekly sales performance analysis for assigned stores; focus on inventory levels and actions to maximise sales.
• Plan weekly priorities for focus stores and guide planning teams.
• Provide clear, actionable analysis for each territory to improve reporting.
• Analyze exceptions at territory level to support planners’ decisions.
• Review trading differences by store, class and division; produce reports and insights.
• Share lessons learned with Product teams to drive improvements.
• Understand allocation and replenishment tools and guide process improvements.
• Oversee events calendar and ensure localised events are planned and reported.
• Visit branches to identify opportunities and feed back to planning/b buying teams.
• Identify stock consolidation opportunities to maximise sell-through across locations.
• Monitor MD-risk stores and manage stock levels closely.
• Attend weekly trade calls and reporting sessions with RBMs.
• Capture key learnings from trading events and store openings/closures.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Planning & prioritisation

Financial awareness

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

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’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especiallyifyoushare our values:

Progressive — we move with the moodCreative — we champion limitless mindsInclusive — we open our platforms to all communitiesResponsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environmentCompassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

This role would suit a commercial individual who is analytical with a keen attention to detail.You will be responsible for supporting the Branch Merchandising function to drive the brand strategy.

for each territory. Managing stock levels in stores within planned requirements vs. capacities,ensuring cover targets are maintained and optimising FP Sell-through by closely managing theallocation and replenishment process to minimise MD risk.

What You'll Be Doing

• On a weekly basis analyze sales performance in your specific stores, with a particular focus on inv levels and taking appropriate action to help maximise sales
• Planning weekly priority for focus stores and give guidance to planning teams
• Providing the business with accurate and clear analysis for each territory, driving changes needed to evolve and improve reporting going forward
• Focus on Divisional/Class/Product ‘exceptions’ at Territory level – ensuring we have appropriate reporting to support planners’ decision making
• Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly review of the difference in trading between stores by class and division - Including producing reports and analysis
• Provide Branch/territory lessons learnt on a quarterly basis – feed this into Product teams to affect appropriate change
• Gain full understanding of allocation and replenishment tools to support and guide on opportunities to improve existing process
• Oversee Retail events calendar, ensure localised events are planned for and reported on. Communicate with Buying and Planning functions
• Regular branch visits to review opportunities to help maximize sales in stores and providing feedback for the planning and buying teams with clear actions
• Identify stock consolidation opportunities both in season and at season close. Ensure stock is optimized across locations to maximise FP sell through
• Identify high MD risk stores and ensure stock levels are closely managed
• Attend weekly Retail trade calls as well as tb with RBMs
• Collate lessons learnt on key trading events and store openings/closures
• Gain understanding of key tasks covered by the Planning element of the function and provide support when necessary

What You'll Need

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to organize and prioritise workload to meet deadlines, being flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain partnerships
• Demonstrate logical analysis and positive problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze, present and communicate information in a manner that allows informed decision-making
• Ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them
• Finding opportunities to achieve profit, using trading mentality to support and develop product areas

The Perks

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

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Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.