Lead Buyer - Women's Sweaters & Woven Tops

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Buyer for Women's Sweaters and Woven Tops to develop an exciting, timely product assortment that drives sales and profit for the department.

The role requires translating customer feedback and market trends into actionable plans, managing vendor relationships, and partnering with Merchandising to tell compelling stories across web, email, and stores.

Qualifications

• 5+ years buying experience required; preferably in Sweaters + Wovens categories.
• Entrepreneurial risk mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a business.
• Lead by example; mentor others, and support company initiatives.
• Own, articulate, and execute a clear vision.

Responsabilités

• Develop a compelling assortment based on strategies that meet/exceed sales and profits.
• Expand product line to enhance appeal to target market.
• Analyze velocity reports and respond to current trends as appropriate.
• Ensure key fashion trends are represented in the assortment; test emerging trends for selling viability.
• Facilitate finalizations to plan and merchandise product assortments for all channels.
• Shop domestic and international market to fill voids and identify opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels and flow.
• Develop new resources and design collaborations; manage artist relationships.
• Negotiate price to ensure mark-up goals are achieved.
• Maintain a clear vision of store and direct customer needs; develop buying team.
• Work with Merchandising to develop strong storylines for web, emails, and store presentations.
• Oversee Product Information prior to turnover and develop compelling stories for all channels.
• Drive private label product development and continuous improvement in efficiency and timing.
• Read trade publications; stay connected to current industry trends.

Connaissances

Buying experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Mentoring

Vision articulation

Description du poste

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Buyer for Women's Sweaters and Woven Tops to develop an exciting, timely product assortment that drives sales and profit for the department.

The role requires translating customer feedback and market trends into actionable plans, managing vendor relationships, and partnering with Merchandising to tell compelling stories across web, email, and stores.