Anthropologie Senior Merchandising Admin Assistant

About Us

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major Anthropologie. The brand now operates over 200 stores worldwide and has evolved into a destination for a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor. In 2009 the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.

As a Senior MAA you will play a key role in maximising sales by ensuring stock is in the right place at the right time. Supporting the planning team, you will analyse and report whilst spotting new sales trends. This is a great opportunity to join our expanding team at Anthropologie Head Office.

• Running key trading reports weekly and monthly and any ad hoc analysis needed
• Maintaining all auto-replenishment parameters & reviewing replenishment quantities weekly to ensure stock levels are set to maximise sales across all channels and stores
• Rolling up and presenting monthly allocations to the team
• Allocate all POs accurately in a timely manner
• Accurately uploading markdowns and promotions onto the system
• Ensure and demonstrate awareness of store trading patterns and the impact of under/over performance, e.g. transfers, replen, initials, etc., especially for our European & Franchise portfolio
• Review master PO splits to ensure the correct amount of stock is arriving into the correct channel to maximise sales
• Build strong relationships with BAA's & MAA's
• Build a balanced range for new store packages and deliver on time
• Support cross divisionally where required and work with others to achieve maximum results
• Liaising with the distribution centre and stores to provide support
• Familiarise yourself with division/class and style performance to make informed day-to-day decisions
• Work with peers to support the planning team as a whole
• Visiting stores

• Strong analytical skills - well versed in Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Numerical proficiency
• A logical approach and a flair for problem solving
• An ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Great communication skills

• Work-life balance:
  Flexible start and finish times
• Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing:
  Employee Assistance program to support 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:
  Structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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.