What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Outfitters Buying Operations Coordinator position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
Urban Outfitters is seeking a Merchandise Operations Coordinator! This role will support daily operational functions as it relates to the management of merchandise inventory at both direct and retail channels. You will also cross functionally with Buying, Planning, Allocation, Store Ops, and Web teams to ensure availability of inventory and create a positive customer experience.
Role Responsibilities
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Role Responsibilities
- Sku Maintenance
- Pricing execution – Markdowns and Promotional execution
- Backorder and Pre-Order management.
- DC communication and followup.
- Manage and execute RTV’s, Retickets, Price Changes, etc in coordination w/ Planning and Allocation teams.
- Manage DTC flags and shipping restrictions.
- GTIN management
- Coordinating time sensitive deliveries for events and seasonal setups.
- Facilitate and assist in corrections and adjustments to invoices with Accounts Payable team.
- Work in conjunction with Vendor Relations to manage compliance and monitor/issue chargebacks.
- Work in synergy with Buying, Planning and Allocation teams toward common goals for the merchandise area.
- Special projects & inventory management
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly and to retain information. Must be analytical and be able to comprehend how multiple systems interact.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – emphasis on Excel & Outlook
- Excellent Time Management skills
- High sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Productivity and prioritization skills a must.
- Detail Oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Prior experience in retail inventory software is a plus.
- Customer Service or prior retail experience is a plus.
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.