Urban Outfitters Associate Buyer - Men's Denim

Urban Outfitters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Zusammenfassung

Urban Outfitters is seeking an Associate Buyer who blends trend-obsessed analysis with data fluency to build an assortment from essentials to viral pieces. You will collaborate with Buying, Planning, and Design to craft a commercially successful collection that resonates with customers.

You’ll contribute to assortment strategy, vendor relationships, and inventory planning while leveraging data insights to guide product recommendations.

Qualifikationen

• Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in a buying or retail role preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of target customer and relevant product/trend selection.
• Comfort with business metrics and OTB concepts (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS).
• Strong communication with teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
• Proactive time management and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ownership mentality and commitment to inclusivity.

Aufgaben

• Assist in building a balanced, brand-appropriate assortment aligned with trends and customer feedback.
• Support core categories while introducing fashion newness and test silhouettes.
• Balance private label and branded products across categories.
• Participate in monthly shop planning and seasonal reviews.
• Monitor fashion trends and provide input on product selection with customer relevance.
• Research new products, suppliers, and vendors to expand the assortment.
• Collaborate with Design to develop fashion-forward styles and web expansion opportunities.
• Communicate with vendors to support development and delivery timelines.
• Assist in Open to Buy (OTB) management and inventory planning.
• Analyze sales velocity, markdowns, returns, and customer behavior to inform buying decisions.

Kenntnisse

Data fluency

Trend analysis

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

Role Summary

Urban Outfitters is looking for a trend-obsessed and data-fluent Associate Buyer who is about usingdata and market insights to build out an assortment from core essentials to the viral fashion-forward pieces everyone needs in their closet. They are skilled at collaborating with the Buying, Planning, and Design teams to curate a collection that’s both high-key relevant and commercially successful. They are ready to bring their expertise in product development, vendor communication, and one-piece dressing to help the category absolutely thrive.

Role Responsibilities

Assortment Strategy

• Assist in building a balanced and brand-appropriate assortment by analyzing customer feedback and market trends.
• Support the development of core business categories while incorporating fashion newness and test silhouettes.
• Help maintain the appropriate mix of private label and branded products across categories.
• Contribute to monthly shop planning and seasonal line reviews.

Fashion & Trend Awareness

• Stay informed on fashion trends, styles, and cultural shifts through industry publications, fashion shows, and social media.
• Provide input on product selection with a strong sense of style and customer relevance.
• Monitor competitive landscape and identify emerging trends to support assortment decisions.

Product Development

• Support research of new products, suppliers, and vendors to expand the assortment.
• Collaborate with the Design team to develop relevant and fashion-forward styles.
• Assist in applying trend insights to product development, including web expansion opportunities.
• Partner with Production to help balance quality, lead times, and price/value.

Vendor Relationships

• Communicate professionally with vendors to support product development and delivery timelines.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery, and terms under the guidance of the Buyer.
• Help identify and onboard new suppliers and brands to enhance the product mix.

Planning & Financial Support

• Support Open to Buy (OTB) management by maintaining flow sheets and item plans.
• Monitor business performance and assist in executing reorders, cancellations, and markdowns.
• Understand seasonality and contribute to inventory planning and profitability strategies.

Data Utilization

• Analyze sales velocity, returns, markdowns, and customer behavior to inform buying decisions.
• Participate in in-season and post-season hindsight reviews to evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
• Use data to support product recommendations and assortment adjustments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Design, and Production teams to ensure alignment on product and business goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across teams and with external partners.

Role Qualifications

Education: Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience desired.

Experience: 3 years of experience in a buying or retail role is preferred.

Demographic Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of the target customer and the ability to select the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations.

Analytical Understanding: Comfort with use of statistical components of the business (IMU%, MD%, GM%, selloff, WOS, etc.) and the OTB.

Communication: Positive, professional, and timely communication with teams, supporting departments, vendors, and suppliers.

Time Management: Proactively plans and controls time to efficiently deliver team priorities and meet deadlines.

Detail Orientation: Focus on and manage the small details of a task or project to consistently produce high-quality work.

Ownership: Take responsibility for the outcomes of your work and the decisions that lead to those outcomes. Hold yourself accountable.

Inclusivity: Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

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 www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN 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.