Anthropologie Junior Merchandiser (12 Month FTC)

Junior Planner

This is an amazing opportunity for a Junior Planner to join our Anthropologie Head Office team. Anthropologie is a dynamic and hugely expanding womenswear retailer that prides itself on being creatively unique and of high quality. This is a fantastic chance to work for such an outstanding retailer. Anthropologie delivers a shopping experience unlike any other, offering a diverse assortment of women's fashion, accessories and home décor which constantly changes and exhibits a range of influences from vintage to global. We also collaborate with artists and designers that we have discovered from all over the globe, from ceramicists in South Africa to artisans in Wales. Customers delight in Anthropologie's signature, a diverse assortment of women's fashion, accessories and home décor. Merchandise is constantly changing and exhibits a range of influences, from vintage to global. The role of the Junior Planner is to maximize sales and profit by developing sound merchandise plans that support Company goals for sales, turn and margin.

Supporting the merchandiser with the smooth running of the division, taking ownership of multiple areas and being able to independently plan and trade these areas

Responsible for generating analysis to help support buying decisions

Monitor and evaluate sales of current styles on a weekly basis, partnering with the buyer and Planner to effectively manage receipts and inventory

Create seasonal strategies, alongside buying, combining lessons learnt and aligning with brand strategy to drive future opportunity

Identify inventory levels needed to support the rate of sale and the markdown strategy for a merchandise area based on sell-through percent, WOS, and planned product life span

Experience of using a WSSI – managing and reforecasting sales and intake weekly across multiple areas

Manage markdown and promotional strategy for your areas

Manage and progress an allocator/assistant

Implementing and exploiting new systems and processes

Managing product flow – setting up for new seasons, ensuring accurate at all times, highlighting key changes weekly

Working with the allocator to ensure effective distribution of stock to potentialize performance across channels

Experience as a Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser

Strong understanding of retail merchandising concepts and applications

Strong statistical analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and enthusiastic with strong interest in the retail market

Excellent organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills key to meeting deadlines

Flexibility & adaptability

Ability to work well within a small team environment

Technical skills including proficiency with Excel

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.