James Bailey
About James Bailey
James Bailey is an Operations Coordinator specializing in Production and Sourcing at URBN, with a strong background in supply chain management and data analysis. He has held various roles in retail and inventory management, and he possesses international experience that informs his approach to modern supply chain issues.
Current Role at URBN
James Bailey serves as the Operations Coordinator for Production & Sourcing at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. He has held this position since 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, he utilizes his strong background in data analysis to enhance supply chain management processes, combining practical and innovative approaches to address modern supply chain challenges.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current position, James Bailey gained valuable experience in retail management through various roles. He worked at Nordstrom as an Interim Assistant Manager for Women's Specialized/At Home for three months in 2021 and as a Service Experience Coordinator for ten months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Vendor Operations Analyst at Burlington Stores, Inc. for nine months in 2021 to 2022, contributing to operational efficiency in the retail sector.
Educational Background
James Bailey holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Global Luxury and Management from SKEMA Business School in 2020. Additionally, he earned a Master of Management from North Carolina State University in 2020, enhancing his expertise in management principles.
International Experience and Skills
James Bailey possesses international experience that informs his approach to supply chain management. He completed an internship as a Communications Intern at Caritas Internationalis in Brussels, Belgium, for three months in 2017. His studies at IFE in 2017 also contributed to his global perspective. This international exposure, combined with his strong data analysis skills, positions him well to tackle contemporary supply chain issues.
Early Career in Customer Service
James Bailey began his career in customer service as a Deli Service Associate at Kroger, where he worked for two years from 2014 to 2016 in Apex, North Carolina. This early experience in a customer-facing role laid the foundation for his later positions in retail management, emphasizing the importance of customer experience in operational roles.