Senior Buying Administration Assistant

Urban Outfitters, Inc., City of Westminster

Senior Buying Administration Assistant

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Urban Outfitters, Inc., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fcdf3fd6952340fcb887ebe27205f428

Full Job Description

The main objective of this role is to provide support to Buyer in all areas of the buying department. 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. What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide support to the Junior Buyer & Senior 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, Supplier and Accounts team on all queries.
  • Preparation of seasonal buyer presentations.
  • Sample management for web shoots & press days.
  • Work with allocation and planning department.
  • 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 regularly for the department and wider business., PLEASE NOTE: When attaching your CV or work examples it is very important that you name your files to include your name and not just "cv.doc" or "curriculum vitae.docx" or "my_illustration.jpg". Instead use a format like this "joe_bloggs_cv.docx"
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  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word/ Excel/ Outlook.
  • Ability to multitask in our fast-paced buying office.
  • Good knowledge of current brands and trends.

    Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and 55 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

    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