About the role

  • support Merchandise Assistants, Assistant Buyers and Associate Buyers in the daily operational functions of all apparel categories at Nuuly Rent
  • responsible for issuing, revising, and tracking purchase orders
  • develop cross-functional relationships with buyers, internal partners, and market vendors
  • issuing Purchase Orders and Tracking
  • accurately enter and manage purchase orders in Island Pacific
  • execute PO revisions in a timely manner
  • ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication, tracking and follow-up with the vendors, production, DC and buying team
  • alert buyers to any costing or timing ramifications coming from purchase order changes
  • prioritize issuing Own Brand purchase orders when necessary
  • manage end of week PO pushouts and close POs with straggling units
  • act as liaison between the vendor and the buyer; responsible for all vendor follow-up regarding tracking and deliveries
  • exhibit strong vendor communication skills and enforce vendor compliance rules; partner with buyer, vendor compliance and necessary other stakeholders to make exceptions when necessary
  • attend Monday Business Review and monthly Open to Buy meetings, participating and providing insight and perspective where relevant
  • identify challenges, problems or opportunities and assist in creating solutions within Buying Operations
  • exhibit a high sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Buying and Planning teams toward common goals for the merchandise area
  • maintain positive, professional communication in emails and interpersonally, respond clearly and in a timely manner to emails, can prioritize emails and communicate what can or cannot be done and when it can be expected

Requirements

  • Understanding or interest in retail, e-commerce backend operations and logistics, and/or merchandising
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize information and manage multiple projects
  • Ability to work efficiently on a deadline
  • Eager to learn new skills and systems, ability to prioritize and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with a sense of urgency while supporting company goals and objectives.
  • Fan of the URBN family of brands with an understanding of the customer
  • Enthusiastic about Nuuly and motivating in communication style
  • A team player with the ability to provide leadership, training and motivation to employees and peers
  • Ability to partner and collaborate with cross functional teams with an understanding of everyone's objectives.
  • Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • PTO
  • generous employee discounts
  • retirement savings
  • much more!

Job title

Buying Operations Coordinator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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