Urban Outfitters is looking for an Associate Buyer who supports the development of a customer-focused, trend-relevant product assortment that aligns with the Urban Outfitters (UO) brand. This role works closely with the Buying, Planning and Allocation teams to assist in assortment planning, vendor communication, and product development. The Associate Buyer uses data and market insights to inform decisions, contributing to both core business and fashion-forward initiatives.
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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.
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
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.
URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. (www.urbn.com) is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, Anthropologie Weddings, Free People, FP Movement, Terrain, Urban Outfitters, Nuuly, Reclectic, and Menus & Venues. At URBN, we Lead with Creativity…. Creativity guides our approach to product, environment, experience, and community. It drives our vision, strategy, and decision-making. It touches every job at URBN. Over the last 50 years, we have inspired our customers through our creative and entrepreneurial approach to products and services.
