Urban Outfitters Receiver - York, UK

This position is located at 26-27 High Ousegate, York, Y018RX United Kingdom.

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to support the 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. Please note that this role will be a 15‑hour contract with shifts typically being 8am‑1pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Previous experience handling stock preferred.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 turnover 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 prioritise the replenishment of top selling items.
• Support sales by assisting in merchandising and display projects as needed.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

The Perks

• Work Life Balance: ‘Life Leave’ – one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health.
• Employee Discounts: Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands.
• Travel: Season ticket loan for eligible employees; Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees.
• Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

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.