Anthropologie Associate Buyer - Knits

Anthropologie • Philadelphia, PA

3d

About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for an Associate Buyer who will be the bridge between creative vision and commercial reality. You are a trend-forecaster with a financial mind, responsible for nurturing a product assortment that surprises and delights our customers while ruthlessly driving profitability.
You will partner with the Buyer to co-create the "story" of the season—balancing the soulful, hand-crafted details our brand is known for with a data-backed strategy. You are a mentor to our junior talent and a high-energy collaborator who can pivot from a creative design meeting to a complex Open-to-Buy spreadsheet without missing a beat.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years in a high-growth retail buying environment (Apparel experience preferred).
• The "Anthro" Eye: A deep, intuitive understanding of the Anthropologie aesthetic—you know what she wants before she does.
• Retail Analytics: Expert-level command of Retail Math (Sell-through, Turn, GM/ROI, OTB, etc).
• Tech-Forward: Mastery of Excel and Google Sheets is a must; experience with AI-driven trend forecasting or PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Assortment Curation
• Partner with the Buyer to build a timely, evocative product mix that balances "Hero" pieces (trend-forward, brand-defining) with "Volume" drivers (core essentials).
• Own the product lifecycle from initial sketch/source to the final markdown, ensuring the assortment maintains a healthy balance of novelty and commercial viability.
• Ensure "Direct-to-Consumer" and "Retail Store" assortments are optimized for their respective environments, recognizing that what works in a physical boutique may require a different digital strategy.
• Precision Business Analysis
• Lead the analysis of weekly sales and inventory, translating raw data into "Actionable Insights." Identify "winners" to chase and "underperformers" to exit strategically.
• Actively manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB), Initial Mark-Up (IMU), and Gross Margin targets. You are responsible for ensuring that the creative vision is also a profitable one.
• Proactively suggest markdown strategies or promotional shifts based on real-time sell-through and inventory aging.
• Collaborative Product Development
• Work hand-in-hand with Design and Product Development to "Anthropologie-ize" market finds and develop exclusive private-label pieces that cannot be found anywhere else.
• Manage domestic and international vendor relationships with a focus on cost negotiation, lead-time agility, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and fit.
• Cross-Functional Storytelling
• Collaborate with the Visual Merchandising and Creative teams to ensure the "Merchant Vision" translates to the store floor and digital homepage.
• Act as a central hub of information, ensuring Production, Planning, and Marketing are all aligned on product delivery dates and key "Big Ideas."
• People & Culture Leadership
• Directly manage and inspire Assistant Buyers and Merchandise Assistants, fostering an environment of curiosity, accountability, and rapid professional growth.
• Delegate effectively, ensuring the junior team is empowered to own their tasks while you maintain oversight of the "Big Picture" deadlines.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees