Assistant Merchandise Planner

Welcome to Urban Outfitters, where creativity and individuality are celebrated daily. As an Assistant Merchandise Planner, you will be an integral part of our dynamic and innovative team, working to curate and manage our merchandise assortments across all channels. We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset to join us in our mission to provide our customers with a unique retail experience. If you have a keen eye for trends, a love for numbers and a drive for success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Curate and manage merchandise assortments across all channels, including physical stores and online platforms.
2. Work closely with the merchandise planning team to develop and implement strategic merchandise plans that align with company goals and objectives.
3. Monitor and analyze sales data to identify trends and make informed recommendations for future assortments.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as buying, marketing, and inventory management to ensure a cohesive merchandise strategy.
5. Conduct market research and stay up-to-date on industry trends to inform merchandise decisions.
6. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
7. Assist in the development of merchandise budgets and forecasts, and monitor performance to ensure targets are met.
8. Provide support to merchandise planners in creating merchandise presentations and reports for management.
9. Participate in merchandise planning meetings and contribute ideas and insights to drive business growth.
10. Assist in managing inventory levels, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained and excess inventory is minimized.
11. Collaborate with visual merchandising team to ensure proper display and presentation of merchandise in-store and online.
12. Maintain a strong understanding of customer preferences and behaviors to inform merchandise strategies.
13. Provide excellent customer service and foster a positive shopping experience for customers.
14. Assist in training and mentoring junior merchandise planning team members.
15. Adhere to company policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with merchandising standards.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Merchandise Planner in Philadelphia, PA, USA is $44,000 - $62,000 per year. This may vary depending on factors such as the size of the company, the specific industry, and the individual's level of experience and qualifications.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a multinational lifestyle retail corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates in the United States, Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel and Pakistan.