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Merchandising Admin Assistant - Supply Chain

Listing ID: 1498359

Merchandising Admin Assistant - Supply Chain

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Urban Outfitters
Location: East London, London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: 1 to 2 years
Reference Number: 2026-29623
Reporting To: Inventory and Operations Manager
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and 55 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:

  • Progressive — we move with the mood
  • Creative — we champion limitless minds
  • Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities
  • Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
  • Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

Urban Outfitters is looking for an energetic, detail-focused Supply Chain MAA to join our team. In this entry-level role, you will be pulling critical data, running reports, and managing the admin that ensures our stock moves from our suppliers to our online and in-store customers.

If you are a numbers person who loves fashion, thrives under pressure, and wants to be involved in the running of a global fashion brand, then this job is for you.

What the Merchandising Admin Assistant will do:

  • Running, managing and maintaining Intake reporting that is crucial to keeping our buying and merchandising teams moving.
  • Managing data integrity across multiple aspects to support accurate forecasting and reporting. This includes proactive analysis of freight costings, shipment modes and intake dates. Identifying data errors and collaborating across departments to ensure swift corrections.
  • Admin reporting and weekly calls with warehouse teams to support warehouse operations such as RTV’s, inbound queries and stock adjustments.
  • Delivery reporting and analysis for forecasting, for all our stores across the UK and EU. Identifying errors and anomalies to support our stores in getting successful stock deliveries throughout the week.
  • Supporting the buying and merchandising teams with training on carrier platforms and other supply chain reporting tools..

What Urban Outfitters is looking for:

  • A Spreadsheet Lover: Excel is your best friend. You don't need to be a wizard yet, but you should be incredibly comfortable managing data and numbers.
  • Fashion Pace Ready: You thrive in an environment that changes fast. You can pivot quickly when priorities shift and keep your cool when things get busy. You will pro-actively anticipate departmental needs whilst managing your day to day tasks.
  • Eagle eye for detail: You pride yourself on accuracy, spotting mistakes that others miss. You will need to be comfortable collaborating with teams to swiftly fix errors to prevent delays, while also providing training to prevent errors in the future.
  • Key Communicator & Collaborator: You thrive on cross-functional teamwork and genuinely enjoy connecting with people. With an approachable style and clear communication, you will quickly become a go-to person!
  • Data-Driven & Organised: You take pride in managing daily administrative reporting. With high attention to detail, you will maintain and analyze accurate data to keep the business running successfully.

Urban Outfitters Perks

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 off external gym memberships
  • Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount:

  • Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and more!)

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

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.


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