Anthropologie Buyer - Blouses

The Buyer is responsible for creating an exciting and timely product assortment

for our omni-channel business that meets or exceeds the sales volume and

profits for their respective departments. They are to execute the vision of the

DMM / Leadership and intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends

and sales performance. The Buyer is responsible for the success of their

business unit and is expected to use their fashion intuition to direct the

assortment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock and on-order with the goal of
  
  

optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns.

• Manage the OTB and partner with the DMM / Planning Team to adjust
  
  

where necessary to ensure that sales and margin are optimized by class.

• Manage styles to the plan, ensuring that each item is a winner and that the
  
  

assortment is properly balanced across looks, silhouettes, fabrics, patterns,

color, price points, etc., taking the correct inventory position with key items and

fringe and/or newness.

Role Responsibilities

Work with Design, Product Development and Production to manage the

timeline on all product development.

• Ensure that vendor relations are optimal i.e., getting the best possible
  
  

prices, quality and service levels with an appropriate level of “partnership” from

the Market.

• Work with the DMM, GMM, CEO and team on a regular, formalized basis to
  
  

ensure the unity and appropriateness of the assortments.

• Partner with Digital Merchandising Team, Marketing and Visual
  
  

Merchandising to ensure omni-channel synergy and Buy intent alignment.

Role Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of buying experience with a retailer.
• Experience managing a team.
• Four-year degree in Fashion or Business preferred.
• An understanding of the customer’s wants and needs and the ability to
  
  

identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and

exceed their expectations.

• The ability to conceptually plan assortments that meet financial objectives.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and the ability to balance the immediate and
  
  

long term needs of the business.

• The ability to collect, assimilate, analyze, package and present information
  
  

to the CEO, General Merchandise Manager and Divisional Merchandise Manager

in a way that permits them to make an informed decision and take measurable

action.

• The ability to recognize a new fashion trend, item, look, fabrication, early in
  
  

its lifecycle

• Use creative thinking as an asset in recognizing and managing in changing
  
  

paradigms.

• An understanding of the Anthropologie customer and the shopping
  
  

experience. The buyer has to possess the ability to identify, gather and

assimilate information specific to our customer.

• The ability to make the transition from strategic (conceptual and planning)
  
  

to execution. Financial acumen and the ability to manipulate numbers are

critical in achieving the tactical objectives.

• Leadership skills to build and develop a proficient team of individuals that
  
  

share a common vision and understanding of the Company.

• The ability to develop partnerships with other Buyers, Directors and
  
  

Department heads.

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.