Anthropologie Weddings · 20 hours ago
Urban Outfitters Buyer - Beauty
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAnthropologie Weddings, part of Urban Outfitters, is seeking a Beauty Buyer to curate a vibrant mix of cosmetics, skincare, and wellness products. The role focuses on leveraging data and trends to build a compelling beauty assortment that resonates with customers and drives brand growth.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Architect the Mix: Build a balanced, brand-defining beauty assortment by translating customer feedback and social media buzz into a cohesive, commercially viable product offering
Drive Viral Growth: Own the 'Must-Have' strategy. Identify the next viral ingredient or brand and maximize sales through aggressive chasing and strategic online-exclusive launches
Discovery & Private Label: Strategically manage the blend of established cult brands, emerging indie labels, and high-margin UO private label collections (Oibi, etc.)
Be the Pulse: Live and breathe the 'Get Ready With Me' (GRWM) culture. Monitor TikTok trends, skin-fluencers, and global wellness shifts to stay at the cutting edge of the industry
Translate Trends into Action: Identify emerging movements (like 'glass skin,' 'clean girl,' or '90s grunge revival') and quickly translate them into actionable product opportunities
Collaborate for Perfection: Partner with our in-house teams to develop exclusive beauty products, focusing on innovative formulas, sustainable packaging, and 'shelfie-worthy' aesthetics
Regulatory Awareness: Work with Production and Compliance to ensure all beauty products meet quality standards and safety regulations while maintaining speed-to-market
Expand the Beauty Closet: Attract, negotiate with, and secure new, distinctive beauty and wellness brands to create a differentiated mix that only UO can offer
Negotiate for Growth: Leverage your expertise to negotiate pricing, exclusivity, and marketing support that aggressively support our business objectives
Own the Business: Proactively manage the Open to Buy (OTB). Use real-time sell-through trends to execute timely reorders, cancellations, and markdown strategies that maximize profitability
Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze velocity, return rates, and category performance to constantly optimize the mix. You lead with insights—not just intuition—to drive growth
Qualification
Required
5–7 years in a fast-paced retail buying role, specifically within the Beauty, Skincare, or Wellness sectors
A degree in Merchandising, Business, or equivalent experience that has fueled your understanding of the beauty landscape
Full command of retail math (IMU%, MD%, GM%, WOS, OTB) and the ability to pivot strategy based on weekly category performance
A deep, demonstrated understanding of ingredients, skin types, and the target UO customer's beauty habits
Proven ability to build trust with cross-functional partners and communicate complex strategy effectively to leadership
You are a mentor who develops junior talent (Assistant/Associate Buyers)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
And 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