Urban Outfitters Receiver - Amsterdam Kalverstraat, NL

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 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? 

This position is located at Kalverstraat 31-33, Amsterdam, , 1012NX Netherlands

The main objective of this role is to support store management team in achieving a store environment that fosters creativity, employee development and the VIBE philosophy. To uphold the Urban Outfitters “Peers Training Peers” philosophy.

People:

• Uphold the Company’s mystery shop standards and ensure that customer service takes priority over projects
• Contribute to the overall VIBE in the store by being positive, respectful and helpful to others
• Adapt to the store’s needs by assisting with customer service, loss prevention, store cleaning tasks and store projects

Teamwork & Communication:

• Model the way by inspiring, motivating and encouraging teamwork
• Assist management by training and coaching on receiving and inventory control measures
• Effectively communicate and build partnerships with store team, inventory control and the distribution centre
• Actively participate in daily meetings

Operations:

• Successfully lead the team in the shipment receipt process and complete shipment turnaround promptly
• Take ownership of receiving to ensure that operational tasks are completed and keep receiving and back stock areas neat, clean and organised
• Complete receiving paperwork accurately and according to deadlines
• Set the example by adhering to Company policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong loss prevention awareness and help ensure compliance to all inventory control measures
• Always adhere to company health & safety regulations

Merchandising & Display:

• Work in partnership with the Visual Merchandising Manager and management team to coordinate and facilitate shipment placement and maintain standards throughout the store
• Exhibit familiarity with bestsellers product and prioritises the replenishment of top selling items
• Support sales by assisting in merchandising and display projects as is needed

• Previous leadership experience in a retail environment
• Ability to maneuver around sales floor and stockroom, including repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing
• Open availability to work nights and weekends, including opening and closing shifts to meet the needs of the business
• Strong leadership and communication skills

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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.