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Merchandise Assistant – Capsule Collections
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly). Support daily operational functions within the designated buying area .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills while effectively managing merchandise flow and supporting the buying team. Proficient in administrative tasks, product maintenance, and vendor relations to ensure timely delivery and alignment with customer trends.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedProactive Problem-SolvingCreative ThinkingAbility to Prioritize Projects
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Product MaintenancePurchase Order ManagementVendor ReportingSample ManagementMerchandise Flow Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work in Fast-Paced EnvironmentUnderstanding of Customer Wants and Needs
Tools & Technologies
STEPTradestoneTXT
Industry Keywords
MerchandisingBuying OperationsLogisticsQuality ControlTrend Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support daily operational functions within the designated buying area
- Support the buying team in managing overall merchandise flow
- Perform administrative tasks as needed
- Develop cross-functional relationships with market and internal partners, including distribution center, planning, buying operations, website merchandising, brand creative, and photo studio teams
- Undertake product maintenance actions to ensure styles are live on the website
- Open and review sample purchase orders, take measurements, and route samples to appropriate teams
- Request missing samples from vendors or the distribution center
- Provide samples to brand creative and styling teams
- Update STEP with product information
- Review styles marked Received Not Activated and correct website copy and details
- Partner with buying operations to ensure timely merchandise delivery
- Act as liaison between vendors and buyers
- Handle inquiries related to shipping, logistics, payment, trade terms, and processes
- Alert buyers to costing or timing implications of orders
- Provide vendor reporting and support reporting for business reviews and hindsight meetings
- Act as point person for distribution center order questions, including overages, shortages, quality control, and priorities
- Share upcoming product with creative and merchandising teams
- Participate in seasonal trend roundups and contribute relevant assortment additions
- Add product information to TXT
- Assist with issuing and revising purchase orders
- Reconcile attributes weekly and ensure correct coding
- Update care labels for OB product in Tradestone
- Pull picture packs for meetings
- Manage samples by receiving, reviewing, and returning them to vendors
- Send purchase order requests for own-brand assortments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Understanding of customer wants and needs
- Ability to identify products and trends that appeal to the customer
- Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks
- Creative thinking
- Proactive problem-solving ability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- PTO
- Generous employee discounts
- Retirement savings
- Additional URBN perks and benefits, subject to location and employment status