Overview
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Fashion Sourcing & Sustainability Assistant to support our product development, supplier management, and sustainability initiatives. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of ethical sourcing, materials research, and responsible production, playing a key role in ensuring our products meet quality, cost, and sustainability standards.
Responsibilities
* Support detailed sourcing activities, including materials, trims, components, and finished goods.
* Assist in scoping new sourcing regions and evaluating costs, regional capabilities, risks, and opportunities.
* Research, identify, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers aligned with quality, cost, and sustainability goals.
* Track costing structures, MOQs, lead times, and production capacity.
* Maintain accurate sourcing databases, vendor records, and production documentation.
* Support the development and execution of the sustainability roadmap, including short‑ and long‑term goals.
* Assist with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) rollout, including data mapping, supplier data collection, and process documentation.
* Coordinate sustainability‑related data for reporting, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
* Research and evaluate sustainable materials, suppliers, and manufacturing innovations.
* Support tracking of environmental and social compliance across the supply chain.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally to embed sustainability and traceability requirements into sourcing and product development processes.
* Work closely with design, product development, and operations teams.
* Prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for internal stakeholders.
* Provide general administrative and project support as needed.
Qualifications
* Strong communication and time management skills.
* A keen eye for data, detail, and accuracy.
* Fluent use of Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* A passion and enthusiasm for the Urban Outfitters brand and what we represent.
* A love for fashion and an interest in the market at large.
* Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced office.
* Flexible and open to change as we grow the business.
Application Requirements
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About Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in the 1970s in Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. Fifty years on, and over 60 stores across Europe, we have 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 is culturally aware, shapes the music scene, lives a digitally native life, and wears 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.
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.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance
o Flexible start and finish times.
o Bring your dog to work.
* Well‑being
o Employees Assistance programme to support mental, physical, and financial health.
o Fully equipped free gym and on‑site wellness room in Brick Lane with a 50% discount on external gym memberships.
o Private medical insurance.
* Employee discount
o Up to 40% off at all URBN brands.
* Community
o One paid day to volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
* Travel
o Cycle‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan.
* Continued development
o Structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.
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