Anthropologie Weddings · 2 months ago
Urban Outfitters Associate Buyer - Women's Apparel
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is part of Urban Outfitters, seeking a trend-obsessed and data-fluent Associate Buyer for Women's Apparel. The role involves building a brand-appropriate assortment, collaborating with various teams, and utilizing market insights to drive product development and vendor relationships.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Assist in building a balanced and brand-appropriate assortment by analyzing customer feedback and market trends
Support the development of core business categories while incorporating fashion newness and test silhouettes
Help maintain the appropriate mix of private label and branded products across categories
Contribute to monthly shop planning and seasonal line reviews
Stay informed on fashion trends, styles, and cultural shifts through industry publications, fashion shows, and social media
Provide input on product selection with a strong sense of style and customer relevance
Monitor competitive landscape and identify emerging trends to support assortment decisions
Support research of new products, suppliers, and vendors to expand the assortment
Collaborate with the Design team to develop relevant and fashion-forward styles
Assist in applying trend insights to product development, including web expansion opportunities
Partner with Production to help balance quality, lead times, and price/value
Communicate professionally with vendors to support product development and delivery timelines
Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery, and terms under the guidance of the Buyer
Help identify and onboard new suppliers and brands to enhance the product mix
Support Open to Buy (OTB) management by maintaining flow sheets and item plans
Monitor business performance and assist in executing reorders, cancellations, and markdowns
Understand seasonality and contribute to inventory planning and profitability strategies
Analyze sales velocity, returns, markdowns, and customer behavior to inform buying decisions
Participate in in-season and post-season hindsight reviews to evaluate performance and identify opportunities
Use data to support product recommendations and assortment adjustments
Work cross-functionally with Planning, Design, and Production teams to ensure alignment on product and business goals
Communicate clearly and professionally across teams and with external partners
Qualification
Required
Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience desired
Demonstrate an understanding of the target customer and the ability to select the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations
Comfort with use of statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.) and the OTB
Positive, professional, and timely communication with teams, supporting departments, vendors, and suppliers
Proactively plans and controls time to efficiently deliver team priorities and meet deadlines
Focus on and manage the small details of a task or project to consistently produce high-quality work
Take responsibility for the outcomes of your work and the decisions that lead to those outcomes. Hold yourself accountable
Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace
Preferred
2 years of experience in a buying or retail role is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Much more
Company
Anthropologie Weddings
A wedding destination, exclusively from Anthropologie Anthropologie Weddings is a destination for the bride in search of uniquely beautiful ways to celebrate a uniquely beautiful love story.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase