Assistant Buyer

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing.

About the Role 

You will report to a Buyer and share ownership of a category. You will assist in daily/seasonal tasks to help drive the business. As the Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting the Buyer on seasonal needs, and working closely with multiple cross-functional teams. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail environment while working with a highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities 

• Work within Merchandise systems to set up and maintain all SKUs

• Responsible for visual line and merchandise list

• Communicate project and sample status updates, costing/SKU worksheets; responsible for passing new SKUs for placement once approved and tracking to PO due dates

• Responsible for assisting sample management – communicating and partnering with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions

• Enter and maintain all regular pricing for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams

• Manage personalization techniques, opportunities, and execution for photography and site

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant retail markets; maintain and upkeep competitive analyses

• Prepare reporting as directed and assist the Buyer with business opportunities

• Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets, including assisting with seasonal walkthrough setups and updating relevant file

• Maintain strong, positive relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, e-commerce, and creative teams

Criteria

• You have 1+ years in retail buying or related experience

• You have a bachelor's degree 
  You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and love learning new systems

• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and the ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, resulted driven environment

• You have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment

• You have strong organizational, prioritizing, analytical, problem solving and time management skills to ensure all deadlines are met

• You have detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and an ability to detect inconsistencies in data

• You are enthusiastic about the idea of being in merchandising and working with an awesome team

• This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office 

Our Culture & Values 

We believe 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. 

People First 

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

 

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 

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $ $32.00/HR. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits

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