Assistant Buyer

2 weeks ago


seattle, United States Sur La Table Full time

Assistant Buyer – Tabletop & Glassware


With over 59 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.


This position will report into the Buyer – Tabletop & Glassware,


What you get to do every day:

  • Maintains and distributes accurate business recap reports (daily sales, inventory, sales trends and etc.) used for analyzing the business and communicating with vendors.
  • Places merchandise sample orders with vendors.
  • Works with Buyer to determine product signage needs.
  • Manages promotional events, including signage, creating SKU list data, POS session data entry and temporary signage.
  • Takes ownership for gathering and entering merchandise information into the product database (PIM), and ensures accuracy.
  • Works with Creative Services team and Buyer to manage packaging product timelines, deadlines, and accuracy. Assists with identifying content, copy and photography needs.
  • Accurately creates and manages SKUs. Manages cost changes in Island Pacific system and communicates to buyer.
  • Manages and maintains accurate floor set line lists for assigned department(s) as well as managing sample needs for department resets and monthly floorsets
  • Proofs website, product detail pages (PDP), emails and signage for accuracy (including features & benefits copy, silo and environment photography and SKU level detail).
  • Builds professional relationships with vendors and responds to vendor requests for information. Prepares reports for vendor meetings and recaps meeting details and action items for buyers and vendors.
  • Develops a working knowledge of the Sur La Table buying function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, marketing and customer profiles.



What you bring to the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion, Business or related field. Relevant work experience considered in lieu of education.
  • 2+ years’ experience in buying or merchandise planning. Merchandise buying/planning experience in a hard goods retail environment preferred.
  • 1-2 years’ experience performing data analysis.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Retail experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with website design, visual merchandising, and eCommerce preferred



What’s in it for you?

  • Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
  • Company 401K match
  • Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
  • Company provides group life insurance at no cost
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Birthday off with pay
  • Pet Insurance
  • Generous employee discounts


What our interview process looks like:

Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:

  • 📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us
  • 📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
  • 👩🏽‍💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
  • ✍🏽 Step 4: Offer This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.



CSC Generation Holdings family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

CSC Generation Holdings family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@cscshared.com.


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