Urban Outfitters Franchise Merchandising Admin Assistant

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.  

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. 

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

Progressive — we move with the mood 
Creative — we champion limitless minds 
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

Sound like you, why not join us? 

We are looking for an organised External Business Merchandising Admin Assistant to join our team at Urban Outfitters, based in our London head office in Brick Lane.

This is the perfect position for someone looking to kick start their career and will be the key administrative support for the buying and merchandising teams relating to new business channels.

• Support with implementing new reports and processes for new channels
• Track and report sales vs forecast and budget
• Provide the franchise partner with weekly reports to trade the franchise stores
• Review data accuracy between franchise and UO reports
• Communicate season code changes and price changes at key points of the year
• Approve markdown lists in line with franchise partner timing ensuring alignment with the EU business where possible
• Be an active part of new store opening programs, supporting branch merchandising and the franchise partner with reports and shipment visibility
• Review allocations vs planned IAQ’s, option plans, and dispatch plan
• Be the owner of market restrictions and exclusions related to both regulatory and vendor requirements
• Support with replenishment allocations when necessary
• Prepare and collate product packs from the UO teams for the partner
• Provide training and support to the buying and merchandising teams when needed
• Anticipate and identify issues that may prevent meeting deadlines or cause inefficiencies

• Experience working in fashion retail, buying or merchandising is preferred
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with and support multiple teams and audiences whilst also having a strong initiative to work independently
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of quality and efficiency
• Fluent use of Microsoft Office – Excel in particular

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Work-life balance:
-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

Wellbeing:
-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

Employee Discount:
-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands! 

Community:
-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel:
-Cycle to work scheme

- Season ticket loan

Continued Development:
-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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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.