Data-Driven Knits Buyer (Private Label)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a trend-obsessed, data-fluent Buyer to lead our Private Label Knits business.

Translate data, market insights, and cultural trends into an assortment balancing core essentials with fashion-forward pieces our customer wants in their closet. You will partner with Merchant, Planning, and Design to build a highly relevant collection that delivers strong commercial results, leveraging your eye for product and vendor communication to evolve the assortment and

Qualifications

• Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in a buying role preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of target customer and select appropriate product/trend.
• Comfort with statistical components of the business (IMU%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.) and OTB.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a balanced, brand-appropriate assortment by analyzing customer feedback and market trends.
• Support development of core business categories with fashion newness and test silhouettes.
• Maintain mix of private label and branded products across categories.
• Contribute to monthly shop planning and seasonal line reviews.
• Stay informed on fashion trends and provide input on product selection with strong style sense.
• Collaborate with Design to develop relevant styles and with Production to balance quality and lead times.

Skills

Data analysis

Trend forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor communication

Education

Fashion or merchandising degree

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a trend-obsessed, data-fluent Buyer to lead our Private Label Knits business.

Translate data, market insights, and cultural trends into an assortment balancing core essentials with fashion-forward pieces our customer wants in their closet. You will partner with Merchant, Planning, and Design to build a highly relevant collection that delivers strong commercial results, leveraging your eye for product and vendor communication to evolve the assortment and