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Wayne, Pa, Us

Wayne, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Oversee Buying Operations across Anthro furniture and functional decor including the UK business and Made to Order furniture

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Working with Cross-functional teams to manage the Made-To-Order (MTO) furniture operations of the expanding Anthropologie Living division within URBN.

Philadelphia, Pa

Managed inventory for 5 categories at the store level in order to maximize sales and achieve financial objectives for the Anthropologie Home divisionResponsibilities:• Allocated merchandise for 5 Home departments, 2 of which are seasonal• Worked with the buying/planning teams to exceed gross margin and inventory turn goals• Reported on and communicated location and size selling performance to buyers• Executed the release of initial inventories and in-season replenishment to stores• Collaborated with buying team on basic replenishment styles to meet in-stock targets• Ensured timely and accurate execution of new store openings• Developed knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication• Participated in OTB, Strategy, and Hindsight meetings, contributing input on distribution strategies• Collaborated with peers on a weekly basis to ensure consistency of information, share best practices and develop systems knowledge• Managed communication regarding inventory/replenishment with field or Distribution Center contacts, as needed• Visited stores on a regular basis to understand site-specific opportunities

Greater Philadelphia Area

Supported the daily operational functions within the buying area through follow-up with vendors and cross-functional partnersResponsibilities:- PO entry and revisions - Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through tracking and monitoring of receipts- SKU Maintenance - Backorder and Pre-Order management- DC communication and followup- Managed and executed RTVs, Retickets, Price Changes, etc in coordination w/ Planning and Allocation teams- Managed DTC (Direct To Consumer) flags and shipping restrictions- Coordinated time sensitive deliveries for events and seasonal setups- Facilitated and assisted in corrections and adjustments to invoices with Accounts Payable team- Worked in conjunction with Vendor Relations to onboard new vendors, manage compliance and monitor/issue chargebacks- Worked in synergy with Buying, Planning and Allocation teams toward common goals for the merchandise area

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Managed and tracked production samples for Urban Outfitters Accessories to ensure JIT delivery • Entered purchase orders and managed vendor cost breakdowns for seasonal styles • Facilitated weekly WIP reports to review production and pre-development issues• Oversaw assortment planning and design process with merchant and design teams• Created development and technical design packs as needed in line with the development calendar

Philadelphia

Product Development / Production Intern - Urban Outfitters Women's Accessories PD/ Production Responsibilities:- Track garments with overseas factories and manage production samples- Act as liaison between buyers and vendors on purchase orders- Understand how timing and scheduling effect the product development cycle- Understand how design, production, and buying interact and work cross functionally* Task Master: an understanding and passion for how to get from A to Z in the product life cycle * Qualifications:- Passionate about the product development and production process and eager to learn new skills- Command of retail math concepts and applications- Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills- Excellent organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills- Detail oriented- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Assisted in daily store operations; including ongoing recovery and processing of merchandise, markdowns, fitting room, and cashier, as well as unparalleled customer service to create and deliver value. • Demonstrated an understanding of visual display techniques through the merchandising of apparel and accessories resulting in higher sales and turnover. • Acted as a resource with knowledge of proper coordinator responsibilities; including overseeing staff, participating in training new employees and managing customer relations resulting in high employee retention and fewer customer disputes.