Role Summary
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
