Home Fashion Buyer: Trend Forecasting & OTB Lead

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN is seeking an experienced Buyer/Associate Buyer to drive product selection and planning across Urban Outfitters brands. You will analyze weekly sales, manage OTB, and collaborate with design, planning and vendors to optimize assortment and margins.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in fashion or business and 3 years in retail or a direct buying office, with strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills. A fast-paced, collaborative environment with growth opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• 3 years in retail or a direct buying office in an Associate Buyer or Senior Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the UO target customer and select products/trends accordingly.
• Recognize new fashion trends and translate ideas with design teams.
• Manage an Open-To-Buy (OTB) and apply retail math to drive bottom-line results.
• Maintain professional communication and strong organizational skills with urgency.
• Prioritize tasks to balance immediate and long-term business needs.
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and learn new systems quickly.
• Merchandise Analysis: analyze weekly/monthly sales, stock, and on-order to optimize sales and reduce markdowns.
• Merchandise Planning: revise plans with Buyers/Planners to optimize sales and margins by class.
• OTB Management: manage financial elements (OTB, IMU, MDs) for assigned classes.
• Manage Styleouts to balance assortment and optimize inventory positioning.
• E-Commerce: assist in selecting new products for online growth.
• Product Development: coordinate with designers to manage timelines and fittings.
• Vendor Relations: build relationships and monitor performance for profitability.

Skills

Trend analysis

Open-To-Buy management

Merchandise analysis

Merchandise planning

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

URBN is seeking an experienced Buyer/Associate Buyer to drive product selection and planning across Urban Outfitters brands. You will analyze weekly sales, manage OTB, and collaborate with design, planning and vendors to optimize assortment and margins.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in fashion or business and 3 years in retail or a direct buying office, with strong Excel, Word, and Outlook skills. A fast-paced, collaborative environment with growth opportunities awaits.