About the role

  • Merchandise Assistant supporting daily operational functions and merchandise flow at Anthropologie. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing sample requests and product information.

Responsibilities

  • support the daily operational functions within your designated buying area;
  • support the buying team in managing the overall merchandise flow.
  • learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both the market and internal partners: distribution center, design, and production.
  • partner with the Buyer and/or Associate Buyer on all necessary tasks.
  • own web turnover and product information
  • manage all sample requests and sku tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests
  • maintain digital photographs of items on order and in development for all systems needs
  • support product development process through sample management
  • be responsible for all tracking, shipping and receiving including returning samples to vendors in a timely manner
  • accurately and efficiently communicate changes/ updates to cross functional teams and critical partners
  • ability to balance/understand priorities for sample needs
  • conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/ errors, read customer reviews and report back to team in internal Monday morning meeting
  • build positive relationships with current vendor base
  • own sample inquiry communication
  • participate in business analysis on a weekly basis by preparing samples, picture pack, reports and other documentation using OTB, velocity, and attribute report and color projections for all business needs and contributing/participating to the pre-Monday meeting
  • consistently provides all relevant and requested information in a timely manner, keeps partners informed and anticipates needs/ questions

Requirements

  • Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with sense of urgency
  • An understanding of the customer's wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations.
  • Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks.
  • Must demonstrate creative thinking.
  • Rudimentary understanding of retail math
  • 1-2 Years retail experience or internship.

Benefits

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

Job title

Merchandise Assistant – Capsule Collections

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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