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Type of contract for this position: Permanent contract
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The position
Job description
As a Senior Buying Admin Assistant, you will support the daily operational functions across the Womenswear Buying team
You will also learn to develop key cross functional relationships with both internal and external partners in the head office in both the US and the UK
Order Support: Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, attributes and delivery timelines for all WINT classes
Sample Management: Organise, track and maintain all product samples; support Buying, Visual merchandising and Marketing pull-outs and sign off rails
Sends out packages where required and manages the sample library organisation
Collaborates with the Studio to ensure product is shot for our website and live on time
Critical Path Tracking: Monitor the critical path and ensure deadlines are met across product development, approvals and deliveries
Fit sessions: Join weekly fit sessions, communicate comments with suppliers and manage samples
Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers and vendors daily to ensure timely delivery, sample requests, and accurate product information
Competitor Research: Conduct regular competitor and market research to identify emerging trends and price positioning
Administrative Tasks: Provide general admin support to the buying team including meeting preparation, digital range packs and rail management
Sales Reporting: Assists with Monday trade meeting preparation and contribute insights into product performance and customer preferences
Range building: Once you have settled into the team, manage an area of product within the department alongside the Senior Buyer, Design and Planning team
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
Preferred experience
A collaborative team player with a flexible attitude
A keen eye for detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask in our fast-paced buying office
A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent
Strong communication skills
Strong commercial awareness
Flexible and open to change as we grow the business
A love for fashion and be interested in the market at large
Fluent use of Microsoft Office – in particular Outlook, Excel and Power Point
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