Anthropologie

About the Company

Anthropologie is a unique, full-lifestyle destination that aspires to bring creativity, optimism, and inspiration to our customers, every day. Offering an unlike-anywhere-else assortment with an artisan spirit and a global point of view, Anthropologie prizes curiosity and discovery – and engages in constant, perspective-broadening conversation with our creative-minded community. We take pride in our connection with individuals who prioritize self-expression and pursue inspiration, knowledge, and experience in the spirit of boundless curiosity. Those who love Anthropologie want to feel and look like themselves. They have a sense of adventure about what they wear, and take a thoughtful approach to interior décor and the harmony of home. Although personal style is important to them, they’re not governed by trends. We listen to our customers and look to our community for inspiration and feedback – the intention is to exceed their every expectation, in unexpected ways.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Anthropologie

Job Title

Category Manager - Sweaters

Job Description

**Job Title:** Category Manager – Sweaters **Role Summary:** Lead the end‑to‑end category lifecycle for sweaters, aligning design vision with business objectives. Drive sourcing strategy, production workflow, and cost management while building and coaching a high‑performance team. Deliver on forecast, margin, and delivery deadlines across global suppliers and operations. **Expectations:** - Consistently meet or exceed category line‑plan style counts and IMU targets. - Maintain forecast accuracy, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. - Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration and agile response to shifts in market and production. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Sourcing Strategy:** Create and manage monthly factory forecasts, annual mill strategies, and vendor relationships; book early fabric commitments; analyze industry trends to mitigate supply risks. - **Product Development Blueprint:** Coordinate calendars, trend meetings, and line‑plan actualization; manage commitments and order placements. - **Production Work‑in‑Process:** Calculate and monitor rolling/final IMUs; negotiate final vendor costing to secure margins; strategize freight modes for distribution efficiency. - **Team Development & Management:** Build effective teams, coach staff on creative solutions, lead change initiatives, and support global expansion efforts. - **Quality & Sample Control:** Ensure aesthetically correct samples meet design and merchant requirements; uphold pre‑production schedules. - **Operational Efficiency:** Implement process improvements; drive cost reductions; manage delivery and liability logistics. **Required Skills:** - Proven leadership and team‑building in fast‑paced environments. - Expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost analysis. - Strong forecasting, trend analysis, and production planning capabilities. - Effective cross‑functional collaboration with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams. - Problem‑solving mindset, urgency orientation, and adaptability to change. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, Supply Chain Management, or related field. - Professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, APICS) preferred but not mandatory.

Philadelphia, United states

Hybrid

28-10-2025