support the Manager of Buying Operations, Assistant Buyers, and Associate Buyers in the daily operational functions of all apparel categories at Nuuly Rent
manage issuing, revising, and tracking purchase orders at the department level
develop cross-functional relationships with buyers, internal partners, and market vendors
accurately enter and manage purchase orders in Island Pacific
execute PO revisions in a timely manner
ensure timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication, tracking and follow-up with the vendors, production, DC, and buying team
alert buyers to any costing or timing ramifications coming from purchase order changes
act as liaison between the vendor and the buyer; responsible for all vendor follow-up regarding tracking and deliveries
attend Monday Business Review and monthly Open to Buy meetings, participating and providing insight and perspective where relevant
identify challenges, problems or opportunities and assist in creating solutions within Buying Operations
maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with the Buying and Planning teams toward common goals for the merchandise area

Understanding or interest in retail, e-commerce backend operations and logistics, and/or merchandising
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize information and manage multiple projects
Ability to work efficiently on a deadline
Eager to learn new skills and systems, ability to prioritize and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently with a sense of urgency while supporting company goals and objectives.
Fan of the URBN family of brands with an understanding of the customer
Enthusiastic about Nuuly and motivating in communication style
A team player with the ability to provide leadership, training and motivation to employees and peers
Ability to partner and collaborate with cross functional teams with an understanding of everyone's objectives.
Requires basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Buying Operations Supervisor

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