Movement Accessories Buyer - Strategy & Merch Lead

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer for Free People’s accessories category, focusing on movement accessories. You will help create an exciting, timely product assortment for retail and direct channels to meet sales and profit targets.

You will support daily buying operations, own a product class, and collaborate across teams to plan assortments that align with financial goals and customer needs.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in retail buying or a similar capacity.
• Strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Excellent organization and prioritization abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Detail oriented with a creative mindset.
• Team player with Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within designated buying area and partner with the buyer on tasks.
• Own a product class within the buying area and plan assortments.
• Guide assistants and manage daily activities of the team.
• Prioritize tasks balancing immediate and long-term needs.
• Research and develop products to drive sales in the marketplace.
• Communicate late deliveries and manage purchase orders for timely delivery.

Skills

Retail buying experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Creativity

Team player

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer for Free People’s accessories category, focusing on movement accessories. You will help create an exciting, timely product assortment for retail and direct channels to meet sales and profit targets.

You will support daily buying operations, own a product class, and collaborate across teams to plan assortments that align with financial goals and customer needs.