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    Associate Buyer - Philadelphia, United States - Anthropologie

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    Role Summary:

    Anthropologie is searching for an Associate Buyer for Getaway and Swim to create an exciting and timely product assortment for the retail and businesses that meet or exceed the sales volume and profit for the department. They are to execute the vision of the company and intuitively respond to customer feedback and market trends. The associate buyer is responsible for facilitating the product life-cycle from conception to post-season analysis and is also responsible for the assisting in the growth and success of the assistant buyer and merchandise assistant on the team

    Role Responsibilities:

    Business Analysis:

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

    Work with buyer to manage the financial elements of the business OTB, IMU, MDs for assigned classes

    Know product for assigned division understand best and worst sellers and what sets them apart

    Contact vendors about reorders and place reorders by the end of each week

    Consistently run attribute reports and know current sales, on-hand and on-order for critical attributes

    Manage styles to the plan, ensuring that the assortment is properly balanced by looks, silhouettes, fabrics, patterns, color, price points, etc. and that we are taking the correct inventory position with key items and taking fashion risks

    Work with design and production teams to manage the timeline on all product development.

    Attend all fittings to ensure that sizing and fit is standardized throughout the assortment and to make changes based on current swings in the business

    Market and Product:

    Identify the appropriate products and trends that will appeal to the customer and exceed their expectations

    Periodically attend local markets and shows with Buyer

    Participate in product review sessions including fit sessions, technical sessions and design sessions

    Shop Anthropologie stores at least once per month to understand the customers wants and needs

    Shop competition and inspirational stores at least once per month

    Read all current trend publications

    Understand the competition, target customer and brand-specific fashion trends

    Merchandise Flow:

    Ensure balanced flow between first and second halves of each month

    Participate in ranking, writing and negotiating all orders

    Coordinate with Buyer on extensions initiate appropriate penalties

    Negotiate RTVs and manage fit and quality issues

    Drive process of pulling samples from stores in regards to QC issues

    Communicate changes, concerns, orders and reorders with vendors

    Communication:

    Communicate in a professional, succinct and positive manner

    Work with Merchandising team to communicate concept and trend information to stores new set ups, vendors, looks, items

    Maintain a level of confidence when communicating with coworkers at all levels; must have the ability to manage up and down

    Partner and build relationships with design and production teams

    Role Qualifications:
    • Minimum of 5 years within a buying role in a retail environment.
    • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time
    • Strong communication skills
    • Strong understanding of fashion trends and the Anthropologie customer

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    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

    EEO Statement:

    Urban Outfitters, Inc. 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.


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