Anthropologie Weddings · 1 week ago
Urban Outfitters Senior Buyer - Denim
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expUrban Outfitters is looking for a Senior Buyer in Denim to lead the charge in curating a customer-obsessed product mix. This role involves crafting a bold assortment of denim products while leveraging data and market trends to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of youth culture.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Architect the Mix: Create a balanced, brand-defining assortment by translating raw customer feedback, macro trends, and deep dives into denim construction/wash trends into one cohesive, commercially irresistible offering
Drive Key Item & Core Strength: You own the key item strategy, especially for viral fits and core blocks (like the Kayla!), to drive max sales and profit. Crush our core business while constantly dropping fashion newness, testing new silhouettes, and leading strategic online expansion to snatch up those web-exclusive wins
Fit & Quality Custodian: You’re the internal defender of UO’s proprietary denim, making sure the quality and fit are always on point so customers know they can only get this fit here
Brand & Private Label Balance: Juggle the mix of must-have branded denim and our own unique, margin-driving collections that propel BDG Denim to be the ultimate premium-yet-accessible star
Be the Pulse of Youth Culture: You need to be obsessed with fashion, style, and cultural movements. Watch the shows, read everything, and own the social conversation to stay at the cutting edge of denim micro-trends (think: the perfect rise, the next big leg shape, or breakthrough sustainable washes)
Translate Trends into Action: Spot emerging trends before they blow up and instantly turn that insight into actionable, relevant denim product opportunities that define the season
Innovate Relentlessly: Inject a high volume of innovative and creative product ideas—with a keen eye on new fiber technology and finishing techniques for our BDG line—to support our aggressive brand goals
Collaborate for Perfection: Get those concepts runway-ready and strategically aligned by partnering closely with our exceptional in-house Design teams in the US and UK. Work seamlessly with Production to balance those big-dream design goals with the real-world stuff: quality, lead time, and value
Own the Business: Proactively manage the Open to Buy (OTB) and use real-time trends to execute timely reorders (Kayla, we’re looking at you!), cancellations, and markdown strategies to maximize that sweet profitability
Data-Driven Decisions: Be a data champion. Analyze velocity, attributes (wash, rise, inseam), returns (with a focus on fit!), and markdowns to constantly optimize the assortment and mentor your team on using insights—not just gut feelings—to drive growth
Negotiate for Growth: Be a pro in negotiations. Leverage your expertise to nail down pricing, delivery, exclusivity (especially for our denim fit exclusivity), and terms that aggressively support our business goals
Qualification
Required
9+ years crushing it in a fast-paced buying role, with major experience in a high-volume denim or bottoms category
A degree in Fashion, Merchandising, or the street smarts equivalent that shows you understand the industry inside and out
Expert knowledge of denim manufacturing, wash processes, fit development, and fabric innovation
Full command of retail stats (IMU%, MD%, GM%, WOS, OTB, etc.) and can turn complex data into a crystal-clear business strategy
A deep, demonstrated understanding of the target customer
Build trust, inspire your cross-functional partners (Design, Planning, Production, Sourcing), and can communicate complex strategy to leadership without blinking
Mentor who develops junior talent and fosters a customer-centric, trend-responsive team culture
Preferred
Bonus points if you've scaled a private label star like BDG
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