Urban Outfitters Buyer - Men's Branded Apparel

Role Summary

The Men's Apparel Branded Buyer is responsible for curating a customer-oriented product mix that is thoughtful, trend-relevant, and commercially viable. This role blends creativity with analytical rigor, using data to minimize risk and maximize sales opportunities. The Buyer collaborates closely with vendors and the in-house design team to introduce new concepts, manage core business categories, and ensure alignment with brand vision and customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

Assortment Strategy

• Utilize customer feedback, market trends, and performance data to build a brand-appropriate and balanced assortment.
• Consider fashion vision, quality, fit, value, price point, and SKU count in all assortment decisions.
• Develop and manage core business categories while incorporating fashion newness and test silhouettes.
• Ensure an appropriate blend of private label and branded products to support brand differentiation and margin goals.

Fashion & Trend Awareness

Product Development

Vendor Relationships

Data Utilization

Leadership & Collaboration

Role Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Education : Fashion or merchandising degree or equivalent experience desired.

Experience : 5 years of experience in a buying 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.

Assertiveness : Clearly and confidently express ideas, needs, and boundaries in a respectful manner.

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.

The Perks

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

EEO Statement

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.