Anthropologie Weddings Associate Buyer - Accessories

Anthropologie Weddings is looking for an Associate Buyer who is responsible for working with the DMM and creating an exciting and timely product assortment for the retail and direct businesses that meet or exceed the sales volume and profit for the department.

· Analyze weekly and monthly sales, stock and on-order with the goal of optimizing sales and minimizing markdowns.
· Manage the OTB and partner with the DMM / Planning Team to adjust where necessary to ensure that sales and margin are optimized by class.
· Manage styles to the plan, ensuring that each item is a winner and that the assortment is properly balanced across looks, silhouettes, fabrics, patterns, color, price points, etc., taking the correct inventory position with key items and fringe and/or newness.
· Work with Design, Product Development and Production to manage the timeline on all product development.
· Ensure that vendor relations are optimal i.e., getting the best possible prices, quality and service levels with an appropriate level of “partnership” from the Market.
· Work with the DMM, GMM, CEO and team on a regular, formalized basis to ensure the unity and appropriateness of the assortments.
· Partner with Digital Merchandising Team, Marketing and Visual Merchandising to ensure omni-channel synergy and Buy intent alignment.

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· Minimum 3-6 years of buying experience with a retailer.
· Experience managing people preferred.
· Four-year degree in Fashion or Business preferred.

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