Anthropologie Weddings · 1 day ago
Anthropologie Associate Buyer - Knits
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is seeking an Associate Buyer who will bridge creative vision with commercial reality. The role involves nurturing a product assortment, conducting business analysis, and collaborating with various teams to drive profitability and ensure the brand's aesthetic is maintained.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Partner with the Buyer to build a timely, evocative product mix that balances "Hero" pieces (trend-forward, brand-defining) with "Volume" drivers (core essentials)
Own the product lifecycle from initial sketch/source to the final markdown, ensuring the assortment maintains a healthy balance of novelty and commercial viability
Ensure "Direct-to-Consumer" and "Retail Store" assortments are optimized for their respective environments, recognizing that what works in a physical boutique may require a different digital strategy
Lead the analysis of weekly sales and inventory, translating raw data into "Actionable Insights." Identify "winners" to chase and "underperformers" to exit strategically
Actively manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB), Initial Mark-Up (IMU), and Gross Margin targets. You are responsible for ensuring that the creative vision is also a profitable one
Proactively suggest markdown strategies or promotional shifts based on real-time sell-through and inventory aging
Work hand-in-hand with Design and Product Development to "Anthropologie-ize" market finds and develop exclusive private-label pieces that cannot be found anywhere else
Manage domestic and international vendor relationships with a focus on cost negotiation, lead-time agility, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and fit
Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising and Creative teams to ensure the "Merchant Vision" translates to the store floor and digital homepage
Act as a central hub of information, ensuring Production, Planning, and Marketing are all aligned on product delivery dates and key "Big Ideas."
Directly manage and inspire Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Assistants, fostering an environment of curiosity, accountability, and rapid professional growth
Delegate effectively, ensuring the junior team is empowered to own their tasks while you maintain oversight of the "Big Picture" deadlines
Qualification
Required
3–5 years in a high-growth retail buying environment (Apparel experience preferred)
A deep, intuitive understanding of the Anthropologie aesthetic—you know what she wants before she does
Expert-level command of Retail Math (Sell-through, Turn, GM/ROI, OTB, etc)
Mastery of Excel and Google Sheets is a must
Preferred
Experience with AI-driven trend forecasting or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software is a significant plus
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