Anthropologie Associate Buyer - Knits - Anthropologie

The Associate Buyer is responsible for partnering with the buyer to create an exciting and timely product assortment for the retail and businesses that meet or exceed the sales volume and profit for the department. They are to execute the vision of the company and intuitively respond to customer feedback and market trends. The Associate Buyer is responsible for facilitating the product life-cycle from conception to post-season analysis and is also responsible for the assisting in the growth and success of the assistant buyer and merchandise assistant on the team.

Business Analysis:

• Analyze weekly sales, stock and on order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns
• Consistently run attribute reports and know current sales, on-hand and on-order for critical attributes
• Work with buyer to manage the financial elements of the business – OTB, IMU, MDs for assigned classes
• Know product for assigned division – understand best and worst sellers and what sets them apart
• Contact vendors about reorders and place reorders by the end of each week
• Manage styles to the plan, ensuring that the assortment is properly balanced by looks, silhouettes, fabrics, patterns, color, price points, etc. and that we are taking the correct inventory position with key items and taking fashion risks

Market and Product:

• Identify the appropriate products and trends that will appeal to the customer and exceed their expectations
• Work with Own Brand design and production teams to manage the timeline on all product development.
• Develop Only at Anthro product with market partners to fill business needs not covered by Own Brand
• Participate in product review sessions including fit sessions, technical sessions and design sessions
• Attend all fittings to ensure that sizing and fit is standardized throughout the assortment and to make changes based on current swings in the business
• Periodically attend local markets and shows with Buyer
• Shop our stores, competition and inspirational to understand the customer’s wants and needs
• Stay current all current trend publications including social media for emerging trends
• Understand the competition, target customer and brand-specific fashion trends

Merchandise Flow:

• Participate in ranking, writing and negotiating all orders
• Initiate PO requests in a timely manner to maintain TNA
• Communicate changes, concerns, orders and reorders with vendors
• Coordinate with Buyer on extensions – initiate appropriate penalties
• Negotiate RTVs and manage fit and quality issues
• Drive process of pulling samples from stores in regards to QC issues

Communication:

• Communicate in a professional, succinct and positive manner
• Work with Merchandising team to communicate concept and trend information to stores – new set ups, vendors, looks, items
• Maintain a level of confidence when communicating with coworkers at all levels; must have the ability to manage up and down
• Partner and build relationships with design and production teams

• Minimum of 5 years within a buying role in a retail environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time
• Strong communication skills
• Strong understanding of fashion trends and the Anthropologie customer

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

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