Buyer/Procurement - Immediate Start

Buyer

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.

Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns.

taking the correct inventory position with key items and fringe and/or newness.

getting the best possible prices, quality and service levels with an appropriate level of "partnership" from the Market.

Partner with Digital Merchandising Team, Marketing and Visual Merchandising to ensure omni-channel synergy and Buy intent alignment.

Minimum 6-8 years of buying experience with a retailer.

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.

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.

The ability to develop partnerships with other Buyers, Directors and Department heads.

Education Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! 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. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.