Urban Outfitters Senior Buying Admin Assistant, Homeware

URBN; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible start times

Bring your dog to work

Employee Assistance program

On-site gym

40% URBN brand discounts

Volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Structured development

Zusammenfassung

URBN is looking for a proactive Buyer support professional to assist the established Buyer in all buying department activities. You will manage department systems, coordinate with stores, suppliers and warehouse, and support order administration.

The role involves close collaboration with DC, Web and Studio teams, plus preparing seasonal presentations and sample management. The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, excellent organization, and a keen eye for homeware trends, ready to

Qualifikationen

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.
• Strong understanding of current homeware brands and trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and a professional manner when dealing with suppliers.

Aufgaben

• 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 all queries.
• Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations/ sign offs.
• Sample management.
• Work with allocation and planning department to manage intake.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Office

multitasking

Homeware trends

Jobbeschreibung

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, 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

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to provide support to Buyer in all areas of the buying department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, positive individual with strong self-motivation, communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong work ethic and passion for product.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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 all queries.
• Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations/ sign offs.
• Sample management.
• Work with allocation and planning department to manage intake.
• Looking after own product area within the department.
• Managing fit sessions.
• Detailed management of department critical path.
• Preparation for Monday trade meetings.
• Providing inspirations packs and comp shops regularly for the department and wider business.

What You'll Need

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office.
• Strong understanding of current homeware brands and trends.
• Excellent organisational skills and a professional manner when dealing with suppliers.

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 (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)
• 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.