Merchandise Operations Coordinator

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

PTO

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Merchandise Assistant to support the Functional Décor buying team. You will manage merchandise flow, sample coordination, and cross-functional communication with distribution, design, and production.

You will assist with product development, photos, and vendor samples while maintaining accurate records. This role emphasizes organization, speed, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with sense of urgency and prioritization ability.
• Proficiency in retail math and data analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable learning new programs.
• 1-2 years of retail experience or internship.

Responsibilities

• Own web turnover and product information.
• Manage all sample requests and SKU tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests.
• Maintain digital photographs of items on order and in development for all systems needs.
• Support product development process through sample management.
• Responsible for all tracking, shipping and receiving including returning samples to vendors in a timely manner.
• Communicate changes/updates to cross functional teams and critical partners.
• Balance priorities for sample needs.
• Conduct weekly web audit to ensure styles/colors are activated, check for issues/errors, read customer reviews, and report back to team.
• Build positive relationships with current vendor base and own sample inquiry communication.
• Participate in business analysis using OTB, velocity, and attribute reports to support meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Retail math

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Digital tools

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Merchandise Assistant to support the Functional Décor buying team. You will manage merchandise flow, sample coordination, and cross-functional communication with distribution, design, and production.

You will assist with product development, photos, and vendor samples while maintaining accurate records. This role emphasizes organization, speed, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.