[Remote] Urban Outfitters Buyer - Accessories

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Anthropologie Weddings is seeking a trend-obsessed Buyer for their Accessories category. The role involves curating a bold assortment of accessories while leveraging performance data and cultural insights to drive sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Curate a balanced, brand-defining accessories mix by translating customer feedback and macro-trends into a cohesive, commercially viable product offering
• Own the 'must-have' strategy. Identify the next viral accessory and maximize its sales potential through aggressive chasing and strategic online expansion
• Strategically manage the mix of cool-girl/guy third-party brands and unique, high-margin private label designs
• Live and breathe the cultural shifts that dictate how our customer accessorizes. Monitor social conversation, street style, and niche influencers to stay ahead of the curve
• Identify emerging accessory trends before they hit the mainstream and quickly translate those insights into 'buy-now' product opportunities
• Inject fresh, creative ideas into the development cycle for jewelry, eyewear, bags, and more to support aggressive growth goals
• Partner with the Design team to ensure every detail—from hardware to material—is fashion-forward. Work with Production to balance aspirational aesthetics with quality and speed
• Constantly hunt for and secure new, distinctive accessory brands and suppliers to keep the UO mix differentiated
• Leverage your category expertise to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and exclusivity terms that support the bottom line
• Manage your category’s Open to Buy (OTB). Use real-time sales trends to execute reorders or markdowns that maximize profitability and inventory turn
• Use velocity, returns, and markdown data to optimize the assortment. You lead with insights, not just intuition

Skills

• 5–7 years in a fast-paced retail buying role, with a strong preference for fashion accessories or youth-culture-focused brands
• A degree in Fashion, Merchandising, or a related field
• Full command of retail math (IMU%, MD%, GM%, WOS, OTB) and the ability to pivot strategy based on weekly performance
• A deep understanding of the UO customer. You know what they're wearing, what they're listening to, and how they're styling their lives
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Production
• You are a mentor to junior talent (Assistant/Associate Buyers) and a strong communicator to leadership

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Generous employee discounts
• Retirement savings
• Much more

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