Upholstery Buyer Associate

4 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States Pottery Barn Full time

About the Role

The Associate Buyer, Upholstery at Pottery Barn will be responsible for developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales, and profits for the department. This role requires close collaboration with the Ecommerce, Product/Vendor Set Up, and Creative teams to ensure the process is followed and timelines met.

Responsibilities

  • Develop marketplace business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales, and profits for the department(s)
  • Present product vision, category performance, and assortment proposals to leadership team
  • Travel to markets across the US to meet with new and existing vendors and strategize future assortment plans
  • Participate in the development of the annual and seasonal marketplace financial plans
  • Work with Buyer, Marketplace and Merchandising Coordinator, Marketplace on onboarding new vendors to our portfolio while following appropriate deadlines
  • Own final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, and estimated IMU
  • Responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Merchants, Inventory Management, Ecommerce, Creative, and Vendor/Product set up teams
  • Resolves, handles, and escalates difficult issues to Director/Buyer
  • Manages one direct report, Merchandising Coordinator, Marketplace

Criteria

  • BA/BS degree required
  • 3+ years in corporate merchandising
  • Advanced retail math skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgment
  • Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, often changing environment
  • Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS
  • Ability to travel to markets

Our Culture & Values

Pottery Barn believes that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. Our associates are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, so they can be their best and achieve their personal and professional goals. We make inclusivity a cornerstone of our culture by welcoming associates with diverse cultures and backgrounds and celebrating them, together.

Benefits

  • A generous discount on all WSI brands
  • A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
  • Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
  • Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health

Continued Learning

  • In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
  • Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
  • Resources for self-development
  • Advisor (Mentor) program
  • Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

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