Merchandise Assistant – Footwear

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Support daily operational functions within the designated buying area .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills while effectively managing merchandise flow and supporting operational functions. Capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment and fostering cross-functional relationships to ensure timely product delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedFast-Paced Work Environment AdaptabilityCreative ThinkingProactive Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Administrative TasksSample Purchase Order ManagementProduct Information UpdatingVendor ReportingPurchase Order IssuingReconciliation of AttributesWebsite Copy VerificationTrend IdentificationMerchandise Flow ManagementTimely Merchandise Delivery Support

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Prioritize ProjectsHigh Sense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

STEPTradestoneTXT

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingBuying OperationsCross-Functional RelationshipsVendor LiaisonCustomer Needs Understanding

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
Develop cross-functional relationships with market and internal partners, including distribution center, planning, buying operations, website merchandising, brand creative, and photo studio teams
Ensure styles are live on the website in a timely manner
Open and review sample purchase orders, take measurements, and route samples
Request missing samples from vendors or the distribution center
Provide samples to brand creative and styling teams
Update STEP with product information
Review styles that are Received Not Activated weekly
Verify website copy and style details and flag corrections
Coordinate with buying operations to support timely merchandise delivery
Answer emails and vendor, shipping, logistics, payment, and distribution center inquiries
Liaise between vendors and buyers
Alert buyers to costing or timing implications of orders
Provide vendor reporting and pull reports for meetings
Share upcoming products with creative and merchandising teams
Participate in seasonal trend roundups
Add product information to TXT
Assist with issuing and revising purchase orders
Reconcile attributes weekly and ensure accurate coding
Update care labels for OB product in Tradestone
Prepare picture packs for meetings
Receive, review, manage, and return samples to vendors
Send purchase order requests for own-brand assortment

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 appropriate products and trends that appeal to the customer
Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks
High sense of urgency
Creative thinking
Proactive problem-solving ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees