About Us:
Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania, USA, by current URBN chairman and president Dick Hayne, Anthropologie was named after his college major (with a decidedly French twist) Anthropologie, which now operates over 200 stores worldwide, has evolved into a leading one-of-a-kind destination for those seeking a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor to reflect their personal style. In 2009 the brand launched its first store in London and now has over 18 stores in the UK and Europe.
Role Summary:
This is an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Planner/Assistant Merchandiser to join our Anthropologie Home Office team.
Anthropologie is a dynamic and expanding retailer that prides itself on being creatively unique and of high quality across our Stores and Online channels. 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 Shoes, Home Décor and Furniture 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 handwriting and diversity with merchandise constantly changing and exhibiting a broad range of influences.
The role of the assistant planner is to maximize sales and profit by developing sound merchandise plans that support Company goals for Sales, Full price sell-through, Stock turn and Margin.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Channel Analysis: Generating accurate, clear analysis to support buying decisions across both total business and by Retail and Direct (DTC) channels independently.
- Attributes Analysis: Responsible for generating analysis to help support buying decisions across a wide variety of product attributes, including but not exclusive to style, product type, price and colour.
- Assortment Plan Ownership: Managing data integrity and accuracy of the Assortment Plan—setting it up for new seasons, ensuring accuracy at all times, and highlighting key changes weekly.
- Option Planning: Partnering with the Planner/Merchandiser to utilise analytics to shape future option planning, considering store assortments and our digital offering.
- Trading & Margins: Monitoring and evaluating sales of current styles on a weekly basis, partnering with the Buyers and Planner/Merchandiser to support and drive in-season trading to maintain intake, maximise potential, and protect profit margins.
- Stock & Line Flows: Ownership of line flows and reorders into the business. Monitoring ROS, WOS, and size/colour availability, while liaising with the buying team in terms of required deliveries and maintaining NOOS.
- Inventory & Markdown Strategy: Identifying 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.
- Markdown Budgeting: Managing the markdown process—identifying lines to markdown while constantly reviewing the need for further markdown spend through a WSSI during the sale period, summarising data to present to the Planner for sign-off.
- Team Leadership: Managing, mentoring, and progressing an allocator, as well as leading the allocation strategy by adapting to in-season trade, store performance, and buy strategy.
- Process Improvement: Implementing, refining, and maximising new systems and processes.
What You'll Need:
- Strong command of retail math concepts and applications.
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Strong statistical analysis skills.
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Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across all areas of the business, from your team, throughout head office and to the Fulfilment Centre and shipping team.
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A proactive, enthusiastic attitude with a strong interest in and awareness of the broader retail market and customer buying trends.
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Excellent organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills key to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to work well within a small, dynamic team environment.
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Technical skills including advanced Excel skill and proficiency with retail systems.
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A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
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Displaying leadership and management potential.
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Confidence to question the norm, suggesting new ideas backed with figures.
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Develop strong partnerships with buyers to understand their vision and direction, establish an understanding of the customer and buying trends.
The Perks:
Work-life balance:
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Flexible start and finish times
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Bring your dog to work
Wellbeing:
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Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
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Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount off external gym memberships
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Private Medical Insurance
Employee Discount:
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Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!
Community:
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One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
Travel:
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Cycle to work scheme
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Season ticket loan
Continued Development:
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We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
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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.
