Anthropologie Weddings · 4 days ago
Urban Outfitters Buyer - Bottoms
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is seeking a Buyer who is responsible for curating a customer-oriented product mix that is thoughtful, trend-relevant, and commercially viable. This role blends creativity with analytical rigor, using data to minimize risk and maximize sales opportunities.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Utilize customer feedback, market trends, and performance data to build a brand-appropriate and balanced assortment
Consider fashion vision, quality, fit, value, price point, and SKU count in all assortment decisions
Develop and manage core business categories while incorporating fashion newness and test silhouettes
Ensure an appropriate blend of private label and branded products to support brand differentiation and margin goals
Stay current on fashion trends, styles, and cultural shifts through fashion shows, industry publications, and social media
Contribute to product selection with a strong sense of style, taste, and customer relevance
Monitor emerging trends and translate them into actionable product opportunities
Research new products, suppliers, and vendors to expand and differentiate the assortment
Generate innovative and creative ideas that support brand growth and customer engagement
Partner with the Design team to develop fashion-forward, relevant designs aligned with seasonal strategies
Collaborate with Production to balance manufacturing limitations with goals for quality, lead time, and price/value
Support web expansion through the development of a variety of digital-first styles
Represent the brand with integrity and professionalism in all vendor interactions
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and brands to create a differentiated product mix
Attract new vendors and negotiate pricing, delivery, exclusivity, and terms to support business objectives
Manage the Open to Buy (OTB) plan using flow sheets and item plans; adjust based on business needs and performance
Analyze business trends and react with timely reorders, cancellations, and markdown strategies
Understand seasonality and maximize profitability through strategic inventory management
Make informed decisions that align with customer preferences and market trends
Analyze velocity, attributes, returns, and markdowns to optimize assortments and drive profitability
Conduct in-season and post-season analyses to evaluate performance and inform future strategies
Build trust and professional relationships across cross-functional teams including Design, Planning, and Production
Communicate effectively with peers, team members, and vendors to align product and business goals
Offer thoughtful, constructive product feedback and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Qualification
Required
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
Clearly and confidently express ideas, needs, and boundaries in a respectful manner
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
5 years of experience in a buying role is preferred
Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience desired
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