Urban Outfitters Buying Admin Assistant – Homeware

Role Summary

As a BAA, you will support the daily operational functions within your designated buying team (Homeware). You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both internal and external partners in the head office in both the US and the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ownership over the department critical path
• Provide administrative support to the buying team covering all classes issues/queries.
• Purchase order placement; accurately keying in orders for our stock.
• PO tracking and management; ensure PO’s are delivered in a timely manner to support stock flow. Maintain all internal systems with accurate information updates.
• Assist with Monday Trade meeting preparation.
• Sample management: working with our vendor base to track samples for seasonal press days, passing samples for web photography, general sample organization, arranging for meetings and sign offs.
• Liaising with creative department to pull samples and advise suggestions for press.
• Presentations and picture packs; preparing these for trade, reviews, & sign offs. In addition, maintaining ongoing commitment for the Assistant Buyer.
• Maintaining STEP.
• Types and sends sealing comments to suppliers.
• Additional ad-hoc tasks.
• Responsible for sending out courier packages.
• Carrying out comparative shopping trips to develop and maintain knowledge of the current marketplace.
• Opportunity to own area after 6 months under Asst Buyer guidance.

What You’ll Need

• Strong commercial awareness.
• A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent.
• A love for fashion and home and be interested in the market at large.
• Ability to multitask in our fast-paced buying office.
• Flexible and open to change as we grow the business.
• Strong communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office – in particular Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

The Perks

• Flexible start and finish times.
• Bring your dog to work.
• 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.
• Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!
• One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

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.

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