Urban Outfitters Senior Buying Admin Assistant (Homeware (12 Month FTC))

• The main objective of this role is to provide support to Buyer in all areas of the buying department
• Provide support to the Established Buyer in all areas of the buying department
• Management of department systems
• Daily contact with stores, suppliers and warehouse to maintain sales performance and delivery procedures
• Administration of order management
• Work closely with the DC, Suppliers, Web team and Studio team on all queries
• Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations/ sign offs
• Sample management
• Work with allocation and planning department to manage intake
• Looking after own product area within the department
• Managing fit sessions
• Detailed management of department critical path
• Preparation for Monday trade meetings
• Providing inspirations packs and comp shops regularly for the department and wider business

Benefits

• Employee discount: Shop your fave brands for less
• Pension: Like to think ahead? We’ve got you
• Private medical insurance: Your health is important to us
• Birthday break: Take some time to celebrate you
• Career development: Grow at UO
• Volunteering time: Give back to your community

• The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, positive individual with strong self-motivation, communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong work ethic and passion for product
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of current homeware brands and trends
• Excellent organisational skills and a professional manner when dealing with suppliers
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced buying office